ltd123 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 A garage door came down on top of the lexus RX 330 and broke off the top mounted antenna mast and cracked the base. The dealer wants 250 just for the parts and says fixing it will involve removing the headliner which I assume will add a lot of labor costs. My questions : 1. The radio doesn't seem to sound much different - how much will the missing antenna matter? 2. Does anyone know a less expensive (by a lot) way to replace this broken base? Any help would be really appreciated! Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 got pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltd123 Posted June 17, 2005 Author Share Posted June 17, 2005 I will try to take pics tomorrow - Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 It will be easier to tell with pics. If the base is cracked you should atleast seal it back with some clear silicone with a touch of water to smooth it out with your finger. This will prevent any water from dripping inside the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexKid630 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 My 1999 rx300 antenna broke because (and of course i had to have the radio on at the time) i got it caught on a box i was hauling, and it bent. I tried to bend it back (wasn't easy LOL) and it just cracked. FM was fine, but AM seemed worse? I wasn't too sure. It was expenive to fix though!!! Under warranty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltd123 Posted June 17, 2005 Author Share Posted June 17, 2005 Here are 2 photos that show the damage. The only part of the base that is cracked is the top part that receives the wand. I unscrewed the wand from the end that should be going in the base. sorry about the shadow- it makes the break look more jagged than it is Laura hmmm - seems like I can only attach one at a time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltd123 Posted June 17, 2005 Author Share Posted June 17, 2005 second picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexKid630 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 The piece that broke off; is IT i still in 1 piece? Does it fit back on like a puzzle?? Or is there a large space? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltd123 Posted June 17, 2005 Author Share Posted June 17, 2005 I can't seem to post the second pic - I have used up my "global space" with the first pic... In answer to the question, the wand itself seems fine. The piece that came off the base looks like it would fit back in like a puzzle and is about one half inch long. thanks, Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 then put it back with crazy glue and then use some black ureathane to smooth out the crack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexKid630 Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 then put it back with crazy glue and then use some black ureathane to smooth out the crack ← I agree 100%. If you can fix it with glue, do it! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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