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Antenna problem

Posted: 7/7/05 5:35pm Message 1 of 3
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Mechanicville, NY - USA
Joined: 2/10/2005
Posts: 5
Vette(s): 1980 T-top, Silver with Red interior
   Hey folks, I'm sure someone out there must have had this problem before. I have a 1980. The other day I turned on the radio, and the power antenna did not go up. I turned it on and off 3 0r 4 times, and then it finally went up. The problem is, now it won't go back down, no matter how many times I turn the radio on and off. I can hear the relay behind the passenger seat "clicking" each time, but the antenna doesn't move.   Any Ideas ?


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Antenna problem

Posted: 7/7/05 5:56pm Message 2 of 3
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Frederick, MD - USA
Joined: 9/8/2003
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
There's a relay in the rear of the console, just ahead of the parking brake lever. That's what you hear clicking. It's at least getting power and a signal from the radio, so the problem is either the relay itself or after it in the wiring...perhaps the antenna motor itself. A test light will help determine it.


Antenna problem

Posted: 7/9/05 3:49pm Message 3 of 3
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Mechanicville, NY - USA
Joined: 2/10/2005
Posts: 5
Vette(s): 1980 T-top, Silver with Red interior
  Thanks Gunslinger, hopefully I'll get a chance to work on it in the next couple of days. It's been  rough week.


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