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Old 03-23-2006, 04:11 PM
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To fix that, you have to remove the actual antenna part and replace it with a coat hanger. That will also increase your reception 1000%
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Originally Posted by Darrel
Well, it won't go all the way down, started after i cleaned it off and shined it up (was looking bad from winter). SO, am i suposed to put a light coat of grease or something on it? it sticks up about 3/4" when it should be all the way down.


I just replaced mine...so friggin easy it is not even funny only 15 bucks from the junkyard out of a new buick (different part number but just transfer over the mount and it works fine)
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Originally Posted by Darrel
I take it you can't use a plastic coat hanger then huh...
Not unless it has a metal core inside.

On a serious note though, I think once those insides go, time for another one.
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