No power antenna

[Michael B]

I installed new aftermarket stereo. The new Harness does not provide power to antenna. Anyone have this problem? Thanks ahead of time.

 

[Jim Smola]

I installed new aftermarket stereo. The new Harness does not provide power to antenna. Anyone have this problem? Thanks ahead of time.

Yes my antenna goes up every time I turn the stereo on because I had to hook it to a power wire off the aftermarket head unit b/c the antenna wire from radio would not make it work.

 

[paulstoute]

In my buddies, I just disabled the wiring for the antenna so the motor would stop clicking... he hasn't had any issues with reception as far as I know.

 

[Jim Smola]

In my buddies, I just disabled the wiring for the antenna so the motor would stop clicking... he hasn't had any issues with reception as far as I know.

Hmmm, I may try that and see what happens.

 

[paulstoute]

Hmmm, I may try that and see what happens.

If you go that route, the wire connection can just be unplugged on the passenger interior under the plastic panel by your feet. It just unplugs and the "power" antenna, becomes an antenna.

 

[Steve]

If you want it to work just find the wire on the stereo that says amp power or amp switch or something equivalent. It should do the same for you. I believe it is a blue wire. If you have an amp to them connect together.

 

[McConnell-Hand]

My antenna broke recently so all I did was unplug the motor also. thinking about just replacing it with a stubby antenna. why not?

 

[Jim Smola]

My antenna broke recently so all I did was unplug the motor also. thinking about just replacing it with a stubby antenna. why not?

I say go for it. I'm not a fan of the telescoping antenna either as it gets in the way while I'm on tight trails and have to turn my radio off on the trail to make the antenna go down. I like to get my groove on musically on the trail. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

 

[McConnell-Hand]

I'll be better to take more pics of the weird stuff i come up with. Ill keep you posted.

 

[Jim Smola]

I'll be better to take more pics of the weird stuff i come up with. Ill keep you posted.

Hey weird stuff is awesome. I'd rather see someone try and come up with something funky then to never try at all. Keep up the great work.

 

[Clavinavi]

If you go that route, the wire connection can just be unplugged on the passenger interior under the plastic panel by your feet. It just unplugs and the "power" antenna, becomes an antenna.

Can someone take a pic of where to unplug the ant motor ?
Thanks!