Antenna Grinding when Retracted
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Antenna Grinding when Retracted
2000 RX300 antenna sounds like it's grinding rocks when it retracts into the car after key is removed. Any solution to this issue?
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Use WD-40 to give it a thoroughly cleaning. Then apply white lithium grease. Let the antenna go up and down 3 times. Then wipe as much grease off the antenna as possible. It will drastically cut down on the noise, though not totally silent.
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Thanks for the tips . . . "don't remove the key" ??
I'll try the wd and grease system 1st. . . . Is there guidance on replacing the antenna someplace?
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I'll try the wd and grease system 1st. . . . Is there guidance on replacing the antenna someplace?
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How does the process of replacing the antenna mast go? I have the same problem just that the noise has reached the point where my passengers always think some pedestrian ran up to the car and started keying it or something.
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For example this:
http://home.earthlink.net/~michaelpk...tenna_Mast.htm
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same problem: antenna does not retract completely. I bought replacement antenna mast on www.antennamastrus.com and followed their instructions. but I can not remove old antenna from the nest. I oiled it and left overnight. no result. I oiled again and wait for a day. no result. do I need take half of a car apart to remove complete power unit? any advise from experienced RX300 owners? thanks.
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Major contributor to the sound is the echo (sound waves) and mechanical coupling (vibration) and very little to do with segments.
Cleaning and greasing and wiping off excess grease will no doubt help but will NOT make the system quiet.
For stuck antenna: after removing the locking nut, a person inside the RX needs to do the button sequence (eject antenna), the person outside needs to give a firm pull near the stopping point. The motor is cutting out after it hits the resistance [that is the normal operation for the motor]. Try this as the alternative of removing the motor will lead you down the path of replacing the motor [antenna would still be stuck ... the assembly will be on the workbench]
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Cleaning and greasing and wiping off excess grease will no doubt help but will NOT make the system quiet.
For stuck antenna: after removing the locking nut, a person inside the RX needs to do the button sequence (eject antenna), the person outside needs to give a firm pull near the stopping point. The motor is cutting out after it hits the resistance [that is the normal operation for the motor]. Try this as the alternative of removing the motor will lead you down the path of replacing the motor [antenna would still be stuck ... the assembly will be on the workbench]
Salim
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same problem: antenna does not retract completely. I bought replacement antenna mast on www.antennamastrus.com and followed their instructions. but I can not remove old antenna from the nest. I oiled it and left overnight. no result. I oiled again and wait for a day. no result. do I need take half of a car apart to remove complete power unit? any advise from experienced RX300 owners? thanks.
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Noise is still there, in 8yrs replaced the whip once and no other problems.
Salim