How To Repair A Broken Car Antenna -EricTheCarGuy

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11 жыл бұрын

This video shows one way you can deal with a broken antenna. Some of these older models had this type of antenna and they either got stuck in a given position OR they get broken off by something. Instead of replacing them with the same type of antenna that was in there originally I recommend installing one of these universal units. They're cheap and also flexible which means the same thing won't happen again. As stated in the video you can use this type of antenna in place of a motorized unit as well as this solid type. My one regret with this video is that I did not show how to install the base that came with the antenna as this is what most of you will be doing when installing one of these kits. It's not that difficult, I just wish I had shown that.
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@petergolan242 8 жыл бұрын

So awesome. Eric cracks me up. I am a contractor and nothing ever is easy, just like his video. He simply finds a way using logic. Hats off to Eric!!!!

@newtekie1 11 жыл бұрын

I Love the adventures Eric takes us on! He doesn't cut out the problems and issues, he shows us that they happen and how he deals with them. This is the best teaching style I've seen! Thank's Eric.

@bleepinjeep 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric, On my 4Runner I have one of those motorized antennas that broke off. So I just grabbed a solid used antenna and shoved it down in there upside down. It doesn't look very professional but it works. I need to replace it but it is behind the front fender and quite a bit harder to get to.

@ericthecarguy 11 жыл бұрын

I don't feel that I have reservations when it comes to electrical. As for soldering the wires together, considering it's a shielded wire and a PITA to work with, I opted to drill and tap and be done with it. Just my personal choice. Your method would also work but the finish on the outside fender would not look as good in my opinion. Those universal mounts look a little cheap in my opinion. Thanks for the comment.

@orange12v 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric, great vid when I was taught tapping some 40+ years ago you turn it forward 1/2 a turn and back 1/4 of a turn (to break the chips to stop them from clogging the tap and end up breaking the tap in the hole)plus to get the right size pilot drill for tapping metric size threads you just subtract the pitch from the diameter. regards, be mucky

@jackjones9460 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you also having a hassle with what “should b”e a simple task. At least I know I’m not the only one this happens to!

@tangledtangles1384 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric Thank you for showing me how to remove the top nut. Worked a treat now need to get a replacement unit..

@JimmaayN 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making these videos. Your inside details is what makes yours better then all the other car repair channels.

@xrmerkur 5 жыл бұрын

I love the way telescoping antennas look on vintage cars. That’s one of the highlights on my classic.

@daisymouri2302 7 жыл бұрын

This felt like a Fixing It Forward episode. Eric going the extra mile!

@titanicnerdclay 11 жыл бұрын

I have a 1994 Ford Crown Victoria with a power antenna. I love it. That video on a motorized replacement will be very helpful.

@metalmoto 11 жыл бұрын

That is a really good question. AM/SW and CB radios all require a very long antenna length. If this is not possible, a coiled up lenght of wire (loading coil) is usually is connected between the short antenna and the radio to make up the difference. A assume the loading coil is inside the radio, and switched in when in the AM band is selected.

@scottdenlinger4881 Жыл бұрын

Eric, you are my main Mechanic on here and you have helped me through so tricky situations or I should say "turned into nightmare" lmao😆😆So with being said, I'm very intrigued with watching you fabricate this project, BUT The end of the new antena cord that you showed in the beginning plugs into the radio.. The other end on new antena itself.. is plugged into the the antena. But as always, great video and I will see ya next time,,

@SWRadioConcepts 6 жыл бұрын

Parts: $10. Eric's labor: $400.00

@mroblige1018 6 жыл бұрын

remingtonh facts

@lindak402 4 жыл бұрын

For his hour of yap yap

@baristatraveler8038 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@joc1394 11 жыл бұрын

700 WLW! Their giant tower was only about a mile from where my grandparents lived in West Chester. Thanks for bringing back some great memories with Grandpa watching the Reds on TV while listening to the announcers on 700AM... Keep up the great work Eric!

@24inchdubz 7 жыл бұрын

on my old camry I found out certain year celicia's with non power mast antennas line up perfect. took some tweaking in the trunk but was a sold repair

@wolfdog010 8 жыл бұрын

Dude! Your videos are great. I'm not a mechanic, but I am mechanically inclined. You are doing a great service to our society.

@MonteOlsen 11 жыл бұрын

Great one, Eric. I've found that the universal antennas don't always look as good as the OEM antennas, but they generally work as well. As an option, you might find the correct part at the local used auto parts yard and save money that way, too.

@SenorSkriggle 11 жыл бұрын

I've run into the non-matching connector issue before. Usually just clip the ends, strip the cable about 2" and then solder the matching center posts and outer ground wrappings. Tape it real nicely with electrical tape and tuck it away. Good as gold. Thanks for the video though Eric.

@evorasagemaker7501 7 жыл бұрын

I have that same model of car and all you really needed to do was pull more on lower part of cable and it has a normal disconnect. But overall thank you for the info on replacement.

@richu27 11 жыл бұрын

Eric's video is helpful for those who doesn't know anything about cars. Because he goes through each and every step in his video. Hence, the length of the video.

@Georg1979 11 жыл бұрын

Nice video Eric! My power antenna was bent like a serpentine and was rusted up. I bought an aftermarket power antenna for 10$ worth of money in my country. That was 7 years ago. It still works like a charm. And it was easy to install as well. Only issue I had, that both the car and the antenna had a female connector. But with some creativity I've found a solution.It really was not a big deal to swap out the antennas.And it's cool, that when I turn on the radio it auto-comes out.Retro from '90s.

@scanningforvideos 11 жыл бұрын

Finally! Eric is always talking about putting on safety glass. Now we get to wear some. Great videos. Eric has helped me keep my car running and have a much better appreciation of what mechanics do. Good stuff !

@poolbob8776 2 ай бұрын

Make sure to wear them on your hat...😊

@ericthecarguy 11 жыл бұрын

I did, thanks!

@sumaznkid 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! My 97 honda civic doesn't have a broken antenna, it just has really bad reception. Its the antenna that you manually pull up from the roof of the car on the drivers side. I will definatly be using this video when I replace it with a better one. Keep up the great work!

@TheQuboman 11 жыл бұрын

The replacement kit you have was originally designed for front wing mounting. Straight to stereo connection replacing the entire aerial fitting to the radio..

@Manila_Beau 10 жыл бұрын

Just what I needed to know, I have to re-tap my roof antenna on my toyota echo. Good job on the mazda

@compu85 10 жыл бұрын

The power antenna Mercedes used from the 70s into the 90s isn't too hard to service, you remove the outer retaining nut and then turn on the radio to eject the old mast, then feed the cable from the new antenna down into the motor and turn the radio off, which draws the new mast in. No need to go into the trunk at all!

@joelee5875 8 жыл бұрын

thank you, you're the only one I've found that helped with my question.

@JSWMobileMedia 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric, I noticed threw most of your FREE vids you always give us FREE automotive repair advice, assistance and opinions. In addition, you keep posting more FREE videos with more FREE automotive repair advice, assistance and opinions. Well, these videos keep coming. You basically mean is that you're going to keep helping all us DYI'ers with FREE information. BEST.

@MrGuitarRadio 11 жыл бұрын

I think that this is good solution if you have the tools (drill, tap, etc.). The end result looks good. An old standard antenna connector doesn't always fit on the head unit. that was something I found out when I was trying to install a JVC radio/dvd/nav/etc.etc. radio in a Ford focus. The JVC had the old style connector and at the end of the original antenna cable was something completely different to match the factory radio. That is what adapters are for.

@cmclimax 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric, Can you post a video showing how to install the base that comes with the antenna kit? Some of us may not have the threading tools you've done to make a secured fit in this video. Thanks

@jennanovic7531 4 жыл бұрын

So, I just bought a Mitsubishi Montero and I left it with the little dealer for a week. I asked that they clean it and give it a bath....dumbass went to the local car wash and snapped the motorized antenna mast off. I've been annoyed listening to the motor for 3 weeks....I wanted and easy fix so I bought a replacement mast....nope. Now the sound is worse....of course Eric the Car Guy has the answer. I bought a universal whip, instead of threading it into the existing motor/mast I jammed a piece of the broken mast in until the whip was supported. Now I'm picking up Birmingham Alabama radio in Atlanta! Not really, but it's working great! Now I just need to cut power to the motor.....thanks Eric!

@WiiAreDrunk 11 жыл бұрын

The fact that it wasn't just a simple five minute swap job made this way more interesting. Good job.

@shinrips 10 жыл бұрын

Man, you got a cool workshop with a lot of great tools for all kinds of stuff. That vice reminds me of gangster movies when they used to put someone's head in there.

@SpokaneGirl85 7 жыл бұрын

Weird, my antenna broke in my '99 Maxima and I was able to get it fixed and it was the exact same type and the radio still worked while it was busted.

@bigubee 7 жыл бұрын

that is what I wanted to see. How to remove a stubborn antenna assy with pliers. good job!

@AAAComputerSolutions 11 жыл бұрын

Eric thanks for the video, I always wanted to know how to use a tap and die set. Now if you can work in how to use a torque ratchet (setting it to the right torque I understand the click part)

@cyberpunk004 8 жыл бұрын

us ham radio folks will run a nmo mount often through those places for antenna mounts, and one of the tricks we use to replace that missing antenna is to carefully take a four to foot six piece of speaker wire around the closest window(typically the back one) with the coax in the middle . its not a 100% perfect solution but generally a three foot piece of speaker wire is all you need to try it or search your junk bin.Carefully put it around the trim and generally good to go:) it also looks better than those generic jobs, good job tapping them in place though.

@alwaysopen7970 6 жыл бұрын

Speaker wire isn't coaxial.

@mustafacemaygul4307 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks your video. I can't pull of the topf the assembly (yellow part). I used some rust remover but I could'nt. Please help me how I can pull it off.

@salazaR6 11 жыл бұрын

All your videos are bonus for us Eric! Greetings from Portugal ^^

@linksadude1 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you man, i have a 1996 camry with broken antenna. Im gonna get a 10 dollar kit and do this as soon as i get my car back from the shop. Thanks for the vids man, really get some good info from them. Helps me keep my car going good. Its only in the shop cause the engine blew. It was outta no where.

@NOMADNEWSTV 7 жыл бұрын

I have a vintage 1982 Dodge Motorhome built on a Dodge B350 van chassis. Do you have to pull the fender to gain access to the antenna?

@georules 11 жыл бұрын

I appreciate ETCG's thoughtful videos rather than the 1-3 minute video blips with a jumpcut every 5 seconds that are all too common on youtube today. When you actually see the process, you get some information that you could use to reference in the future.

@retroguitarmaster 11 жыл бұрын

Love those quick takes at the beginning

@Smennyboy 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Eric! Does anybody have some info about having the antenna on the roof though? I see them break off all the time. Pretty much the same deal? Do you have to remove the headlining?

@countryheathen1834 7 жыл бұрын

Eric would this work on 99 Dodge Durango. were the antenna mount is sucks to go in and replace all that

@xenoge3476 11 жыл бұрын

hahaha i love the safety glasses effect for the camera

@Adrianbonjour 7 жыл бұрын

I have a 3000gt sl and I replace the mast and the power antenna assembly. What the problem is it make a clicking sound when I turn on the radio. The antenna doesn't extend or retract. It does nothing. I'm not sure what else to try.

@SoundShunter72 7 жыл бұрын

My antenna is retractable by hand and sits on the left A-pillar. I can manually retract it while driving by sticking my hand out the window and when the antenna is retracted it pretty much doesn't create any air resistance, unlike most antennas which are either bulky or can only screw off. Car is from 1997, times were much simpler back then...

@JamesMossR33 11 жыл бұрын

Boy did it make me jump/tense up when the pliers slipped while tightening the retaining nut! I thought you might have found a couple of nuts and locked then together to wind the adapter in (I've always managed to slip and wipe out some thread!). Great vid as always.

@marksmanc9196 Жыл бұрын

HELP... toyota mr2 1994 7k spec, my power antenna stays up then when I start my radio it goes down, so it's basically back to front, do you know an easy fix ???

@MrJKCampione 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I actually need to do this on my 2004 Mercury Sable. Unfortunately I don't have a tap and die set, and the bottom is broken off on mine. Hopefully I can find a kit with a new base that will match the antenna plug in my car.

@ericthecarguy 11 жыл бұрын

Not long enough and considering you'd have to rip half the interior apart I would not consider that 'easier'.

@InthePlaceofGodGen 3 жыл бұрын

How do yo repair a 2005 Hyundai Sonata LS the; the antenna knocks when it goes down, need advise thanks in advance

@sbtsarkar2207 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric, I have Mazda MX6 1997. Need to repair my Motorized Antenna. Could you please show how to take it out and repair so that the Radio works again. Thanks. Suv.

@patrickschnell2332 8 жыл бұрын

Can anyone tell me what the screw part is? My antenna jack is missing the screw part; possibly from the old owner.

@laurielane4740 7 жыл бұрын

Well there goes my attempt for trying to do it myself. Nope to many things that can go wrong. LOL I will take it to a repair shop.

@mattcrain1950 8 жыл бұрын

how do u replace the radio antenna on a 2008 Dodge ram 1500 crew cab mine is broken and I can't figure out how to get it off I need the antenna Mount off I have a price broken down inside it

@Jon.Rushing 11 жыл бұрын

as always, great video. I have learned things that i may never use but know how to do it anyways.

@wilreyes195 5 жыл бұрын

Great video that’s exactly what I have to do to my dodge Dakota. Thanks

@poolbob8776 2 ай бұрын

Seems Eric would have tried the radio before he put everything back togeather. Glad it worked though. Thanks for the video.

@flightmaster178 11 жыл бұрын

It's crazy my 1969 Imperial has the factory power antenna and for being over 43 years it still works like a charm lol.

@trollaphobic 11 жыл бұрын

Lmao. He put the yellow filter thru the camera. These videos are amazing. You can learn so much and its always entertaining

@DJDevon3 11 жыл бұрын

The motorized telescopic antenna on a 1993-2002 Mazda 626 depended on the trim level and package option LX or ES. ALL masts are prone to breaking no matter what kind of car it is. Thank you for finally doing a video on the 626. Too bad it wasn't telescopic... seems like you were expecting to find a telescopic mast to mess around with. :( First time you've used a tap and die set in a video right? That was awesome. Moar 626 videos!!!!!!!!

@OGhoulihan 11 жыл бұрын

i was wondering if there were such things as delete kits for power antennas cause its an eye sore on my 3000gt

@georules 11 жыл бұрын

Loved the editing/humor in the first minute.

@Ahto42 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric A simple rule drilling holes for taps is take pitch size down. For M6x1 standart drill 5mm hole, for M10x1.5starnard drill 8.5mm hole. and so on. For fine threards like M10x1 drill 9mm hole. In inch the rule is same, but it is harder to calculate. I can not post links, but searcing google for threading table and the second PDF link is a good table. Many tap and dies kits have this table. Regards Ahto

@bayareatech 11 жыл бұрын

I have an antenna cable that was cut several inches from the plug that hooks up to the radio. I was at first going to splice it, but then noticed that it's more like a coax cable, How would I repair that? or do need a new antenna cable?

@ceedeegutierrez 11 жыл бұрын

By far most exciting etcg video ever!

@trinolopez6685 10 жыл бұрын

Is there a link I can get for to that cable showed in this video. Please?

@IIGrayfoxII 11 жыл бұрын

My old cars antenna shaft broke, went to the hardware store, got 12" long rod that could fit into the antenna shaft. Cost me $3 and it worked like a charm.

@misheedawn3214 4 жыл бұрын

Where do I find my antenna? I have a mercury grand marquis 2003. It's not on the outside. Help. Please.

@chucklima1 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric. I have a 2004 Element and my radio broke, I got a 2009 honda element radio from a Junk Yard I got an adaptor for the cable and the radio does not pick up any radio stations. Why do you think is not working? Do I have to replace the whole antenna system?

@moanatafea5657 6 жыл бұрын

I HAVE A VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION! if you still answering them. So earlier this week my antenna got caught and ripped off my jeep, i can click it back on. my radio still plays perfectly fine even with out it on but i don't know if it is fully fixed, how would i know if its fixed. its the base black part of the antenna that broke off not the actual antenna its self. i just need help.

@Garbazzo 10 жыл бұрын

Yay! I'm gunna fix my 1995 honda delsol entena asap. Thanks Eric :)

@usernametaken3098 6 жыл бұрын

i put my antenna down and it didnt come out anymore, i removed that cap thing that was holding it and it dropped even deeper! now i cant reach it with tools.... how i can get it up??? and my antenna is in engine and cant access antenna anywhere but up.

@jewllake 9 жыл бұрын

I just got my haircut! Should have gone to great clips LOL

@samurphy 11 жыл бұрын

Yeah. The end on the universal is a standard end that plugs into most headunits (GMs will require an adapter, they use a smaller connector).

@Seegalgalguntijak 11 жыл бұрын

Isn't the AM antenna a ferrite rod with a coil wound around it inside the radio casing anyways?

@Carlostype 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric, off subject but, Did you ounce recommend using transmission fluid in an oil can substituting the usual stuff? Thanks

@AndrewMiguelez 11 жыл бұрын

If you replace a motorized antenna with a non-motorized antenna, what do you do with the power wire / switch?

@SpringEquineServices 8 жыл бұрын

my radio doesn't work in my 2002 ram 1500. I pulled off the antenna and the antenna and base was all rusty, how do I fix this problem?

@SamSmolko 6 жыл бұрын

2006 all stock honda crv. Just got a bluetooth transmitter & mostly all static. Crappy, old, wobbly antenna on the hood. Just replacing whats on the hood possible? Plug and play kinda deal without needing any special tools? Cant find anything online for my model and havent really looked at how the antenna is attached because i just plugged in the transmitter for the first time this a.m. in a rush on the way to work.

@hiazn69 11 жыл бұрын

Do they make those "shark fin" type of antennas for the aftermarket?

@MihailAntoniobadea 11 жыл бұрын

Eric can you do a video an euro car that has the antenna integrated in rear defroster ?

@younginng3661 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric my radio doesn't get any fm or am stations? What's my solution? Worked perfectly for a few days with aftermarket radio then stopped

@Jewels-gz4tb 5 жыл бұрын

Bout a 2008 Chrysler Pacifica antenna how you fix that?

@clapton924 11 жыл бұрын

I wonder if there was an antenna coupling further down that wire. Often there is a coupling in the trunk, more towards the back seats.

@isaaccollier1392 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric, I am replacing the antenna on my honda. Only problem is that it has a motor antenna. I would like to remove the whole thing together and replace it with a universal one. Is that possible? If so, how would i do that.

@CAMERONlouw 11 жыл бұрын

Hello Eric the car guy! I have a question... Have you ever done a conversions from a gasoline internal combustion engine to a hydrogen internal combustion??

@Hondaludels 11 жыл бұрын

hey i have a question regarding my 93 prelude..i got the motor used on line and later on when i installed it i notised that one valv i higher when i did the valv ajustment i could loosen it its slightly high ...i was told by a macanic that i could grind a little of the bottom of my rocker arm to get more clearence do u think its possible ...

@psycholordb7811 8 жыл бұрын

Eric you look blazed thanx for the vids!!!

@corollafrenzy 11 жыл бұрын

There should be something down the antenna wire where it unplugs. I've never taken them straight off the factory antenna before. Also looks like the car just needed a factory antenna screwed back in?

@Drfunk781 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 1993 ford crown victoria lx and my antenna is in the front of my car. How do i swap it out?

@jesusgaspar35 11 жыл бұрын

Please Eric can you tell me a little about ring pisto how to fix

@tk429 11 жыл бұрын

I like the looks of this more than the factory. I put one of those on my Jeep to replace the bent factory one.

@Syphon787G 9 жыл бұрын

its looks like you got an antenna for an aftermarket radio. usually for cars with no antennas that's where that adapter plugs into. at least that end only

@volvofreak86 11 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking about installing another antenna on my Mercedes 230 with the W124 coupé body, i got the standard power one on the right quarterpanel and i'm thinking about getting someone to help me drill a hole and install another antenna on the left quarter since i like the look of 2 antennas on a slightly lowered w124 with tinted windows

@RacerJames76 11 жыл бұрын

That Motorola end (on the new antenna) should have plugged into the back of the ford radio. Most cars will require a reverse adapter, but that one should have used a motorola end at the radio. Also you can snip the antenna cable and either solder the copper conductors separate from the shielding, or attach standard coax cable ends and connect them that way.