2000 Rx 300 Grinding Antenna

[sigtauenus]

I noticed today when I turned off the car that the antenna was grinding as it went down.

I assume this means I need to replace the motor/cable assembly in the mast.

Any tips on this? Is it something I can do myself?

[sigtauenus]

Disregard, I found the directions.

http://rx300how2.home.comcast.net/~rx300how2/antenna_mast_replacement.htm

[code58]

Disregard, I found the directions.

http://rx300how2.home.comcast.net/~rx300how2/antenna_mast_replacement.htm

Sig, is the white nylon gear strip broken? They almost always are and if so, it requires the removal of the trim in the R quarter panel and disassembly of the antenna motor housing to remove the broken piece, otherwise the new one won't go all the way down.

[sigtauenus]

It is still working all the way up and down, its just grinding. I think if I change it soon I might get lucky. I saw in that other topic instructions on taking the motor apart to remove the pieces.

[HilsB]

It is still working all the way up and down, its just grinding. I think if I change it soon I might get lucky. I saw in that other topic instructions on taking the motor apart to remove the pieces.

I used WD40 and a little light grease on the antenna - that cured mine.