Antenna Problem

**Mz Integrra** · 04-11-2003 10:51 AM

Something has happened to my automatic antenna on my car (LS Integra)
When the ignition is switched off, you can hear the noise the antenna does when it goes down, but nothing happens... it stays up.

I tried taking off the plastic casing from inside my boot to find the problem, but its not budging.

Wats the go? How do i go about fixing it myself?

**Calvo** · 04-11-2003 10:53 AM

i had the same prob on my two accords, get some oil or WD40, and put it on the antenna, then use urs hands to push it in and pull it back out, work the oil in a bit.
its just a bit stuck thats all

**Mz Integrra** · 04-11-2003 11:01 AM

Yeah, I already tried WD40 to no avail.
It sounds like there is something wrong with the gear. Any clues as to where this is located?! hehe

**XXpl0Sive** · 04-11-2003 11:08 AM

It's a factory problem with Integras, even my one!

**Calvo** · 04-11-2003 11:09 AM

hmmm i dont really kno wats wrong den :roll: lol coz i dunno wat ur antennas like.
could be a jam? or something just pissin it off.
soz cant help, im sure someone here can tho

**vti-2** · 04-11-2003 11:45 AM

When i bought my DC2 the antenna didn't go all the way down. It was kinda bent and used to make heaps of noise. I ended up getting a brand new replacement nice and cheap... :mrgreen:

**poid** · 04-11-2003 11:54 AM

Mine got a little jammed cos of frost, and wouldnt go down all the way. So i just put a switch in so the bloody thing doesnt go up

I did take it apart, but couldnt figure out what was wrong. Its not a very complicated mechanism to disassemble and put back together, so doing that you may see something

**Redteg** · 04-11-2003 02:01 PM

The problem most probably lies with the little toothed section that "reels up" the antenna. I'll see if i can find you the instructions to fix it, it isnt a big job and happens to almost everyone.

**stocky** · 04-11-2003 11:07 PM

The plastic reel inside the mast is broken.
Better to buy an aftermarket antenna mast or replace the antenna.
The knocking noise is when the antenna mast is broken or jammed. It sounds like no noise so plastic reel broken.

**Dream`R** · 06-11-2003 09:45 PM

Most probably broken reel teeth. Yeah this is a very common integra (if not honda) problem. I'm surprised ur only noticing the knocking noise now. It usually happens alot sooner.

**Mz Integrra** · 07-11-2003 08:40 AM

Considering my car is just over 10 yrs old, Im pretty surprised that this is the first time I've had a problem with the antenna 8)

I still havent fixed the problem (lol). Hopefully 1 day soon.