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How to replace power antenna mast on 1993 Corvette? Replacement mast kit I have does not contain instructions. Different sites show instructions for removing antenna motor and old antenna then say : To install new mast follow instructions included with replacement kit."
Give these instructions a shot. Might be too generic but might be enough to get you going.
Removing Original Antenna
Step 1
Activate the antenna switch to the up position.
Step 2
Using the wrench or needle-nose pliers, loosen and remove the original retaining nut on the base of the antenna mast.
Step 3
Gain access to the underside of the area where the antenna is located.
Step 4
Remove the bracket or brace that is below the hole and holding the antenna in place.
Step 5
Remove the mast.
Step 6
Find the motor that controls the antenna mast. Generally, power antennas will have a constant 12-volt lead and a ground lead. The ground lead will be grounded to the panel next to the motor.
Step 7
Remove the ground lead from the panel.
Step 8
Pull out the antenna coaxial cable.
Step 9
Unplug the coaxial from the extension coaxial cable.
Step 10
Remove the original antenna coaxial cable. Note the route the cable follows.
Installing the New Power Antenna
Step 1
Inspect the fender area where the antenna mast will be mounted for rust.
Step 2
Clean the area before installing the new antenna.
Step 3
Plug the new antenna coaxial cable to the extension coaxial cable. (On some General Motors and Ford cars you may need an adapter to mate the 2 cables together. Car audio retail stores sell such an adapter.)
Step 4
Plug the new antenna's coaxial cable into the radio's chassis antenna jack if there is no extension coaxial cable. Tie or tape the string you put on the extension cable to the new antenna coaxial cable. This assures that the 2 cables stay together as you route them to the antenna mount in the fender.
Step 5
Connect the power lead of the antenna to the power antenna lead on the radio.
Step 6
Connect the 12-volt constant lead to the antenna to a 12-volt source or to the ignition switch.
Step 7
Direct the new antenna cable via the same route followed by the original antenna cable on up to the hole in the fender in which the mast will be mounted.
Step 8
Ground the ground lead from the motor to a clean metal surface on the metal panel near the mount.
Step 9
Insert the mast into the hole. Face the serrated side of the plastic cable on the bottom of the mast toward the motor side. The plastic cable can be inserted freely to about 12 inches and will stop.
Step 10
Turn on antenna switch to down position until the plastic cable goes down and catches into the gear mechanism of the drum housing. If the plastic cable does not gear into the mechanism, twist the cable slightly until the cable contacts into the gear mechanism while the motor is in operation.
Step 11
Stop the motor after the cable goes into the housing 12 to 25 inches.
Step 12
Secure the bracket or strap to the bottom of the antenna mast and to the metal fender.
Step 13
Replace the retainer nut to the base of the antenna mast and secure tightly.
Step 14
Replace the panel that covers the antenna mount area.
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Its most likely running because of a broken mast cable.
The ACC fuse powers the antenna. But it also powers the interior lights, door locks, etc..
May just want to go under the dash and find the connector and unplug it.
If you go for an aftermarket replacement mast, not all work.
The cable on that is most likely a smooth cabel with a J hook at the end. Most the aftermarkets have teeth and no hook.
Napa auto parts sells replacements that may work. When the antenna mast did the very same thing on my 89 Camaro I got a replacement from Corvette Central. Pricey for just a top section of the mast but just about all I could find.
Aftermarket antennas are fairly cheap and can work.
Sounds like you need "91 Corvette power antenna mast and cable" I replaced mine 4 years ago for 34.00 on Ebay. you might do a search on
CORVETTE Power Antenna MAST 1988-1992 + How 2
They have it for $21.99 + $5.00 shipping. Or just search on ANTENNA MAST, there are 2,700 matches for this search.
try some wd-40 on the antenna shaft sections and move up and down to lube antenna shaft if you find it manually telescopes hard, then if that wont help its the gear box thats stripped out and you need to replace
Have the antenna motor tested re place it if not working if antenna motor is working you will need a new antenna mast and antenna cable to remove this unscrew the washer nut at the base of the antenna and turn radio on antenna should push up and play out he cable to replace insert new cable and turn radio off it will draw cable in and antenna tighten washer nut and your dne
Remove rear retaining screws of RH front wheel splash shield for access to antenna lower retaining bolt.
Remove lower retaining bolt.
Remove radio antenna nut (18865) from top of motor tube and remove electric antenna through fender/splash shield access.
Disconnect signal cable and motor wire connector(s).
Installation
To install, reverse Removal procedure.
Tighten top radio antenna nut to 6-8 Nm (54-70 lb-in).
Tighten lower electric antenna retaining bolt to 5.8-7.8 Nm (51-69 lb-in).
Check operation of electric antenna and radio chassis .
Automatic Electric Antenna
mast
Mast, Power
NOTE: A power antenna mast which is bent or broken can be replaced without replacing the motor and tube assembly. Removal
Remove radio antenna nut (18865) and radio antenna stanchion (18919) .
Loosen retaining nut inside tube using 14 mm (9/16 inch) socket, and slide nut part-way up mast.
Raise antenna to run plastic drive wire at bottom of mast out of motor. Note direction of teeth on plastic drive wire.
Saw off damaged portion of antenna mast. Remove burrs from mast and slide nut and contact tube off stationary tube.
Installation
With the teeth on the plastic drive wire facing toward motor on antenna, push end of plastic drive wire of replacement mast assembly down into tube. Push it around curve at bottom of tube until end enters drive mechanism.
Run motor down while pushing on plastic drive wire until about 305 mm (12 inch) of wire has been drawn into the tube. Stop motor and insert bottom of antenna mast into tube. Lower mast.
Slide contact tube and radio antenna nut down antenna mast. Tighten nut to 0.45 Nm (4 lb-in).
Raise and lower antenna several times to ensure proper operation.
more likely the mast drive cable is broken and needs to be replaced, very common. You will need to contact the dealer to see if they sell a mast repair kit for your car, many Japanese cars make you replace the whole antenna to fix this problem.
Hope this helps you ??
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