dbs600

The antenna mast on my 2004 LX470 was in need of replacement, so I purchased an OEM replacement from my dealer, which was installed with ease (except for the very large, long scratch the old antenna made on my hood when it fell over when I released it; very upsetting!). Anyway, the new antenna moves up and down with ease, but I hear a metal-like scratching sound when it moves; minor, but there, whereas the original didn’t make a sound. What can I do to fix this? Thanks!

ThChinaman

Did you use some white lithium grease on the teethed plastic part and mast when you installed the new one?

dbs600

No, I didn't. Seems the mast needs some...

ThChinaman

How did you put the new mast in? Did you wind the plastic part into the motor unit first or insert it from the part where it extends out? Not sure if I'm making too much sense. I did the latter and was confused when it did not fully retract and left out a good chunk of mast sticking out when the setting was on lowest instead of the usual inch or so. It did not fully retract until I turned off the car. I just feel like I did it incorrectly.