[1994 GS-R] Antenna Stays Up

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PB - 16 Jul 2006 05:22 GMT

I have the subject auto and the power antenna stays up all the time. I
do hear the motor "whir" for several seconds but there is no movement of
the antenna mast.

Is it difficult to remove the necessary trim to access the antenna motor?

Is the running motor a good sign and only the antenna needs to be replaced?

What do I need to know to proceed with this repair?

I followed TeGGeR's links and discovered the motor was ~$240USD, so I
want to avoid that amount if possible.

How much would the dealer charge to perform the installation on top of
the part?

Thanks in advance,

PB

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johnin - 17 Jul 2006 19:36 GMT

I have the subject auto and the power antenna stays up all the time.
do hear the motor "whir" for several seconds but there is no movement o
the antenna mast

Is it difficult to remove the necessary trim to access the antenna motor

Is the running motor a good sign and only the antenna needs to be replaced

What do I need to know to proceed with this repair

I followed TeGGeR's links and discovered the motor was ~$240USD, so
want to avoid that amount if possible

How much would the dealer charge to perform the installation on top o
the part

Thanks in advance

P
I had that happen to me as well. likely need a new power antena moter
the moter has a gear that meshes with another. thats probably strippe
inside changing the moter should cure it

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johnin

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TeGGeR® - 19 Jul 2006 23:15 GMT

> I have the subject auto and the power antenna stays up all the time.
> I do hear the motor "whir" for several seconds but there is no
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> How much would the dealer charge to perform the installation on top of
> the part?

You shouldn't have to replace the motor if it's working (which it appears
to be). You can replace the fiber antenna shaft, purchased much more
cheaply than the motor. The teeth are stripped on yours, an extremely
common failure.

This may help:
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/misc/replace_antenna_mast.jpg

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Jim Yanik - 20 Jul 2006 00:37 GMT

>> I have the subject auto and the power antenna stays up all the time.
>> I do hear the motor "whir" for several seconds but there is no
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> This may help:
> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/misc/replace_antenna_mast.jpg

On my 94 GSR's antenna,the mast is raised and lowered by a white plastic
linear gear inside the collapsible sections(IOW,a toothed plastic
strip),which the last 8 inches had broken off and remained in the motor
housing.(preventing me from simply installing the new mast.)

It was $70 USD for the new mast from the dealer.

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PB - 21 Jul 2006 17:14 GMT

I have followed the steps to remove the special trim nut but am unable
to extract the antenna mast further. Is it also likely to have perhaps
oxidized and is seized a bit since it is the first removal and the car
is a 1994? If so, what is the safest method to remove the antenna
without causing collateral damage?

As always, many thanks,

PB

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TeGGeR® - 22 Jul 2006 14:51 GMT

> I have followed the steps to remove the special trim nut but am unable
> to extract the antenna mast further. Is it also likely to have
> perhaps oxidized and is seized a bit since it is the first removal and
> the car is a 1994? If so, what is the safest method to remove the
> antenna without causing collateral damage?

It ought to pull straight up and out if you're pulling while the motor is
running so as to extend the mast.

Try pulling more firmly as the motor is extending the mast. It may well
have a slight coating of corrosion or dirt on it.

Can you get the mast to *retract* if you push on it while the motor is
attempting to lower the mast?

Can you see if it's possible to remove the motor and remove a side-plate to
gain access to the gearbox?

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