The Complete Guide to Honda Power Antenna Repair
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I've repaired more Honda power antennas than I can count. Each one of them is a little different. They all seem to present their own challenges. In this video I cover just about every contingency when repairing one of these units.
I can't stress enough how it may be best to go for a cheap whip antenna replacement. It can save you a lot of time and headache. If you have your heart set on a working power antenna in your Honda, this video should help.
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The best how-to video I've seen. You didn't over complicate the problem but you covered the things that one might run into and showed how to overcome them.
Now, to get a whip antenna replacement.
Excellent step-by-step instructions. I used your video to help me install a new retractable antenna on my 1995 Acura Integra, which had been stuck mid-way for several years, but the motor works fine. I came across a few unforeseen glitches, but revisited your video, executed, and now it works perfectly. If I'm ever in your town I will use you as my mechanic.
Thank you! I just replaced the antenna in my '92 Legend! The white plastic piece at the base of the metal mast was longer than the stock antenna and I actually trimmed that plastic piece and the I trimmed the length of the notched cord a bit to get a perfect fit. So, your suggestion to compare the old and new antenna was very significant factor to getting this to work.
Thanks man. Thorough, informative, professional… awesome! You have what all good teachers have. The ability to see something from the viewpoint of someone that has never seen the thing before and then make them understand what you mean. Very good!
Just did my Legend and was having issues with it not going down. Turns out that’s normal on the first time it cycles. Thanks for your info and help man!!!
One of the all time best and thorough videos every! Dude has patience--Thank you
I replaced my 93 accord antenna with an S2000 one. Much better reception and no more annoying noise of the mechanical one. great mod!
The sensor you pointed at is actually a DPDT Relay that reverses the polarity of the motor when it receives a 12V signal from your Head Unit telling it to raise the antenna.
There is a plastic disc with metal contact points inside that rotates with the antenna & plastic assembly. This is connected to the relay and its purpose is to physically cut off the power at 2 positions, when the antenna reaches full height or completely retracted.
Thanks for the info.
Eric - just replaced the antenna mast on my 1990 Legend. I didn't have an easy out for that silver sleeve so I used a 13/32 drill bit. It worked - very lucky. Thanks for the video - everything went just as you showed it. Keep up the good work. Thanks again.
Thanks, Eric and Brian! This was easier than an older GM, but nearly the same procedures.
Modern car radio antennas are nice and all, but there's a certain charm with these mechanical power antennas. Glad this video exists to keep them around for a bit longer.
Great video Eric! (as always). I am just about to do the same on my 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. I did it once before on another (even older Galant) but this video is spot on and reminded me the complete procedure. Awesome!
This is such a trip down memory lane for me, was the first repair I did on my 90 Integra. She was a great first car.
Just grabbed a power antenna mast just a couple days ago on majestic, so glad you've went into detail about this! Can't wait to put it into my 90' Accord
Would've never thought replacing/repairing the antenna is so much effort!
Thanks for this video! Just removed an s2000 antenna back to working OEM power on my Integra Type R. A nice simple mod if one wants a fixed antenna. Now mine grows tall and proud.
Nice video. I went to the junk yard for mine, and like you said they also come with problems. mine is perfect, but it does get stuck inside so I have to go to the quarter panel outside of it and lightly bang it quick and it goes up
Well, everyday you learn something new... When I replaced the mast on my 2001 Volvo S40 back in May, I completely disassembled the power antenna and installed it retracted, and that was a bit of a mess.... The silicone spray tip is a good one too.
HA! I just had to do this to my '93 Volvo 940 because I failed to heed your warning at the end of this video. I was SO pissed! Had alot on my mind ... and hitting the antenna button wasn't left in memory ...
Very similar designs, although the Volvo was MUCH simpler to remove. Car has been in New England it's entire life, and everything came apart easily .. except for the aluminum part, which I gave up on and left - didn't need to remove it anyway. I ended up swapping the entire lower assembly from my parts car because I didn't know how the antenna itself came out of the unit - now I do! Thanks for that! I assume this one is the same as the Honda - I'll have to look into that for future reference.
I did have to free up a stuck segment of the used antenna. I dunked it in used motor oil (LOL) and yanked on it with pliers. It worked! I wiped the excess off, of course. Need to get me some of that silicon spray.
I lubed the plastic gear strip, and the gears from the motor with John Deere Corn Head Grease. Stuff is nice and thin, and thixotropic (acts like a gear lube when in motion). Seems to be working for now. We'll see!
Nice video Eric. Sometimes I will just get the non electric antenna for a base model and replace it with that if the electric one is in too bad of shape.
Eric, have you made a video about possible issues for radio interference?
Great video, Eric. It encouraged me to keep at it. Got the metal sleeve out with a 3/8" pipe easy-out. The toothed plastic cable didn't want to pick-up when I tried to thread it in. Pop,pop, pop it said.. So removed the assembly and opened the reel side. No way to feed it without removing the electric motor cover. Spinning the armature and with the help of a small screwdriver I fed the cable into the reel area. By this time the brushes and springs had popped out and were clear of the armature so I chucked the armature into my drill and reeled in the cable. Feeling pretty smart, I put everything back together, correctly I think and installed the assembly into the car. When I turned the ignition on, the antenna retracted - some. Turning off the radio, the antenna extended - some. Not feeling so smart now. Could I have reversed polarity messing around with the armature? Seems like there is only one way to feed the cable onto the geared system...Any thoughts? Otherwise, there is always the whip antenna.
Thanks!
good day, eric,
when I had water in my trunk I removed the lining around that rear hatch, cleaned the surface and rubber and I believe it's been fine since. good luck and thanks for the video. been putting this off for about a year now (:
This is honestly by far the most hassle I have with my car thank you man
That was so wicked. I did this on my 1968 Buick Wildcat 35 years ago. Now I have a Toyota Solara. Very similar.
After going to three different stores, Home Depot, AutoZone and Harbor Freight, I got a kit for under $10 at Harbor and used the easy out tool and the metal sleeve came out! Thanks. It's working like a charm now. Also, anyone else thinking of replacing the mast, don't get it from eBay! I did that even after hearing someone on CZcams saying don't buy a cheap eBay mast, he was right, it would not work and I had to ship it back for a loss of $3.50. We ordered the mast that was an official Acura part and it went right in. The metal sleeve was the hardest part.
You solved the mystery for my Chevy's lumina 2006... Appreciate your struggles to guide us 😉😘
I replaced the power antenna in my 92 Accord with a universal power antenna from a parts store. It's not Honda OEM quality, but it's been working fine the past few years and I get to keep the cool power feature. It was only about $35
Just did mine on my 91 accord, doesn't retract all the way down, but does all the way up, kind of a pain but yeah
I have one of these kinds of deals on my '92 Chevy G20, only instead of screws, the motor casing is held closed by clamps. Trying to remove the antenna from the shaft is proving to be quite difficult as it didn't just pull out like yours did, Eric (yes, I know you said yours came super easy). I've yet to open up the motor and find out why its not going back in, but thanks to this video, I can at least say the motor isn't busted, it's just not stopping because the antenna itself never comes back down, nor does it go up. So yeah, gotta get in there and see what's going on.
Thanks a lot! I'm also suuuper lucky that the OEM system still works on my '90 Integra, just doesn't go all the way down in, but I'll be sure to try the silicon spray cleaning tip!
Just read the October 2016 newsletter. Can't believe you're a grandfather.
Right?
Great video easy to follow. My 2000 Integra’s antenna stopped halfway down, I heard the motor so I don’t know what I’m going to have to pay to get it fixed. Any suggestions?
Lol the prelude did get a quick mention. I have a 94 prelude that did have an power antenna but it broke and I replaced it with one of those whip antennas. I think it failed the same way yours did, I could hear the antenna motor turn on every time I shut off the car but the antenna wouldn't move. It did last almost 20 years so I will give it that.
Nice job. I had to drill out the shaft (in vehicle) very carefully, with a 5/16" - 13/32" bit. Finally got that stubborn little sleeve out of there. Looks like there's a broken piece that won't let the new teeth engage. Am now debating pulling the motor out or putting the fixed type in. Since I have the new mast and the motor works, I'll probably peel the fender liner back and go that route . . . maybe not.
Thank you very much.... Very helpful! Bust I have a problem so once I connect the switch te antenna motor keep working never stops... Can someone tell me what to do? pls
Great video. I started out wanting to replace the antenna on my 95 Accord. I buggered up the end of the tube threads trying to remove the sleeve at the base of the antenna. Now the replacement antenna sleeve will not go down in the tube. So now I have a good working motor with a bad tube. I dont think its worth the trouble to dig out the tube to replace it. TOAST!
Hi Eric, I have a 94 Vigor and was wondering if you could do a video of how to replace the electric antenna with a whip antenna please. I learn so much from all your videos, keep up the great work.
Eric, you are a life saver I used your video to replace my antenna and it worked. Kinda.
The bottom part of the antenna is the only thing that doesn’t go down.
What do you think I should do? Thanks again
This break from the Fairmont series should be over by now!
Thank you so much dude! Screw the haters... side note: you clarified so many things for me. I just spent 25$ on a replacement antenna and motor form the junk yard and two hours later to still have one antenna that is broken and one that I completely disassembled. It’s funny tho because of the corrosion I didn’t even know about the metal tube inside after all that I didn’t even get the correct diagnosis (oh unless you count that this is a pain in the ass)... and of course I found your video after the fact. You really cleared it up for me, thanks.
Hey Eric. Very informative. I have a 1989 legend its in great shape but the antenna does not work. The motor works but the antenna does not extend or retract. Would it be worth it to get it fixed or switch out to a whip antenna? Car has 106000 miles only.
did you weld the holes left from the old vice? your work table looks shiny!
"There goes the plastic..." Story of my freaking life.
hiw about the AC problem in the Honda ,, did u fix it
Thanks for the great instructions. Worked perfectly on our low mileage 1990 Honda Accord!
Ive taken a liking to running aftermarket antennas straight from the headunit to somewhere in the dash or rain tray wherever it fits. The reception works the same if not better than the old stock one
Or if you have a fender mount antenna and you have to source a replacement panel that has no hole run the antenna in the rain tray
Hi Eric, I just stumbled across your Video, bunch of info and made me smile a lot, thanks nate. Do you happen to know if these antennas are Honda specific or if Mitsubishi (K97 Pajero Sport) maybe uses the same, being both Japanese???
Reminds me of my 88 IROC and my 96 volvo 960. It was always a quick race to the back and dick around with the antenna until it catched. Having a helper turn the radio on and off helps!
replaced mine in my WLHolden Stateman in may. It took me a bit longer but you had to remove the inner guard. glad i did it though
awesome any fixing it foreward videos coming up
I have a 96 Accord, EU model, where the antenna shaft has been snapped at the bottom after being fully extended. It doesn't move at all when the radio is turned on and off but the motor definitely works. Will just a new shaft and cord be enough to fix it?
Great video. I've fixed plenty of these but I find the easiest method is to just pick one up from a junk....excuse me... recycling yard. One tip though. If the antenna on the donor vehicle is extended at all, walk away. When the vehicle was turned off, the antenna should have retracted. If it didn't, that means that either the mast has a slight bend or kink in it or the plastic track has broken off. Even the slightest bend will prevent the antenna from operating. It has to be just about perfect.
I have a 2003 bentley with the same problem the motor works however it won't retract the antenna which one will be the best replacement for that car?
Thanks for this great video.
BUT...what if your antenna goes up and down, but it simply won't retract all the way back down unless you put pressure on it as it is on it's way down...
Hey Eric any chance you can show the inside of one of the extra antenna motors you have? On the gear side the contacts need to be lined up a certain way when the mast is down. I made the booboo of taking those gears apart one day haha.
Thanks Eric. Your help has been appreciated!
thank you sir Eric, I've watch your video 2 times and I think I already know to repair my Antenna does not work also.
Pretty much the same for most GM power antenna's too
This video make me want to give it another shot at replacing my mast. It is very cool and unique to have a power antenna mast that actually works nowadays, heh. I tried a couple years ago, but it was with a non oem mast, and it just clicked inside the motor, the gears wouldn't catch the teeth for whatever reason. So I bought the plug to cover the hole in the quarter panel, and installed a window mount power antenna behind my rearview mirror. The reception isn't as good as the antenna's was. My antenna broke when it tried to extend and my car was glazed in ice. It had lasted a long time too, dang it.
Wow thank you for this video. I also have a Subaru Legacy with one and I'm going to lube the antenna when I get home. Thanks a lot!
Do You have a video on how to replace a electric antenna for a whip antenna? I need to know how to run the new cable for the new whip antenna to the back of the new Stereo on a 1990 Honda Accord LX.
Hey Eric, any chance you would be willing to sell the aluminum tube or full motor assembly?
Nice video, I have a question for you and I would really appreciate to hear from you. I dont mind that my Hondas antenna lifting mechanism wont work, but I do get bad radio signal, so I decided to take a look if theres a bad connection or something. And if the fault is in the bad connection I guess ill just buy new antenna, but not the one raising one. So heres the question- is it better to remove the whole lifting mechanism and try to wire new antenna without it or do I just remove the old antenna and put the regular one instead? The noise that comes from the motor wont cause me any trouble. With love from Latvia :)
Thank you very much. I just had the mast replaced on my 2001 Acura Integra GSR by the local Honda dealer. They had the same issue with the part you had to destroy to get it out. However, the mast does not go all the way down. It sticks up about 1/2 inch unless I get out of the car and push it all the way by hand. Any idea why? 21:14
replaced but now reception sucks. How did you replace with rubber one on acura and where to find parts?
Hi Eric! over the last weekend I was fighting with my del sol power antenna because it died, I bought replacement mast and basing on your video I was able to replace it but I still have a problem... antenna wont adjust correctly ... it tries to go out more than it should (3 sec griding noise when fully extented) then on the way back it makes exactly 6 clicking noises when already closed... I took the whole mechanism apart few times .. everything looks ok! gears are ok ... but It just wont adjust... I am affraid that it will break my new mast as well as old one .. any hints how to adjust it???
what about using an after market power antenna
to keep the look
i got a 1996 honda accord cd5 and i swapped out my radio for a double din stero and when i pulled out the antenna cord the metal jack stayed in the radio and when i put it back on all i hear is static and i can seem to find a way to get rid of it i try to locate the connector to change it out but cant seem to find it
how do you take off the new metal sleeve off the new antenna set?
Sir excellent video - im in chicago. I had a local dealer change my antenna mask since my antenna broke in the car wash. But when it goes DOWN after closing the engine it gets stick and makes tons of noises. Even with a brand new antenna. It wont go down flush.. i dont know how to fix that. The power antenna is trying to go down and become flush but it stops 1 inch prior and makes a tons of mechniacal noise tryin to pull it down.. help?
Would you happen to have that part number for that removal tool? I just want to look it up. I found a part number that I think is the sub for it
How close is this to the process for the 88 Accord? The mast comes out of my roof..and goes down the A pillar.. They work, but one of them has a kink in it, so it dosnt actually retract all the way
I remember my father's 90 Integra sedan, 92 & 94 Accords all having stuck antenna issues shortly after purchase. The mast would get filthy and then when it retracted, it brought all the dirt into the body. We would wipe the mast clean and apply a little silicone lube and it would be ok again for a little while until it got filthy again.
How do you get rid of the extra 'click click click ' that often occurs when the aerial stops at full extension or retraction ? Happens on my Prelude and noticed same happen on this video after mast replaced. Lubrication hasn't helped in my case. Very interesting video
how long is the actual antenna when it's fully up? my antenna broke but I kinda don't want to fix it cause I don't want a long antenna sticking out.
When I bought a Taurus, I had to fix the power antenna just because it was cool! Pretty similar procedure.
Hey Eric, can I use WD40 to spray the antenna to keep it lubricated instead of silicone spray? Thanks.
If my antenna in my old accord is broken in the up position, can i just unplug it so the motor stops grinding away every time the radio is switched on or the car is switched off and leave the antenna? I see no reason to fix the motorized antenna and see no reason to replace it since it's stuck in the up position.
To remove the aluminium mast from the housing loosen the screw and apply some heat from a heat gun .The part that is in the housing always has some corrosion which grips the housing.Once removed clean the corrosion off with sandpaper or file and oil it and it will be easy to reinsert.
Please give me some wiring tips...i fix the antenna but they can't go up or down when i on off radio...
Hello Eric, I have a 2001 LS in great condition and the only problem with is that the antena makes noises and stops for a split second a couple of times as it comes down. At the end it always stops short of going all the way down, can you tell me what might be causing the problem?
You're killing me smalls!!! I wanna see more fairmont content. Lol
A little propoxy and the old antenna housing is good as new. Aluminum has some nice anti-corrosive properties in free air, but when it's submerged in water, it might as well be mild steel. I've seen anodized pipe fitting corrode to the point it will hold 20 psi of pressure on one end.
Good video. Didn't know couple of the things talked bout the repair of antenna , but those wips SUCK I mean they are good for what they do. But personally I'd rather go the extra mile to have that factory one. Wips just look bad on Acura & Hondas.
Thanks for the video, the metal antenna piece took about 30 min to get out of the tube. After that, it was a breeze. Again, thanks
mine is a Honda Civic, 96. the antenna is working but it is not going up ànd down smoothly, like it's kind of making a bad sound when it does go up and down.
I've fixed the one on my 2nd gen Integra 3 times very familiar with this repair after the 3rd time I've just pushed it back down & disconnected the motor (it works just sticks on the way down). I hate the way those whip antennas look my aftermarket deck pulls FM well enough even with it down & 90% of time I'm streaming music , or listening to my iPod. I love wrenching on this car but something's I can leave broken & be better for it. Like you said a working automatic antenna is a rare thing.
Funny there was never anything wrong with the switch operated power antenna in my 87 Accord LXi where did Honda go wrong.
Hondo fourfivetwo they built them way better in 87.
Hey Eric… The Honda Power Antenna goes up when the ignition is engaged versus turning the Honda OEM radio on. It goes back down when ignition is turned off.
1991 Prelude
Is it the Power Antenna or the radio?
'My 94 Vigor was hit on the left rear corner, When I close the deck lid the antenna goes up, when I open the trunk lid it goes down. I unplugged it and when I couldn't find a pinched wire I left it unplugged. Any ideas?
Beautifully described! Thanks for sharing
My 94 Accord antenna works but when it reaches the end of its track the motor keeps going for a second and makes a loud vibrating sound. Any ideas?
I'm just wondering if as a mechanic a customer walks in and says "fix my antenna" and you know the cost or fixing it (labour + price of new part) is going to be about as much as just replacing the entire assembly, what do you do?
Do you replace the assembly (and therefore make less for yourself on labour but have an easier time doing it) or try to fix it even if it's a pain in the ass? (but at least you make some more money out of it)
Alternatively, (if you were still set on keeping your retractable antenna) couldn't just buy a whole new antenna kit (motor assembly, mast, etc.) take out the old one and replace it with a new one?
@ericthecarguy have you done any videos or have you ever replaced a abs accumulator o ring ? My abs light comes on it buzzing for a few min maybe 30-60 sec Iv read on like 95% of the time it’s the o ring broke corroded stuff like that ,I jus don’t know how or where to start to replace it Iv heard put a tube an bleed t from the top to release pressure then unbolt it from bottom An boom idk sounds easier said then done ,this issue is on a 1994 Acura Integra gsr
Hi Eric, great video. Can you do a follow up video on that water leak specific to your integra?
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Thanks!
How do I replace an antenna on a 2000 honda ACCORD LX if I dont have antenna that external?
These were also on Japanese civics not sure about US spec
I used to have one of those on my old accord. I caught it on a tree branch while I was parking and bent it. Now matter how much I tried to bend it back and lubricate it, it never worked properly again!
power antennas are cool. I put one on my grand am. Used one off a junkyard Buick.
Hi Eric : how to locate DRL box in honda accord 2004 ? sorry it out of topic Qs .