The antenna has a limit switch, and runs until it senses up or down usually there is a toothed nylon belt or cable, and a chrome mast. The unit is bad, unplug it. You cant just unplug a fuse because it also runs your lighter (the small bunch of wires) you may be able to pull it up by hand, or just replace the mast. Aftermarket is ok, but not an exact fit./ Consider a manual ant, or pay the dealer 100+$$, It is difficult to remove the top nut, let it soak with penetrating oil for a few adys, as the pot metal corrodes.
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AnswerIf the radio works fine with the antenna the way it is. Just remove the smaller wires that power the motor. This will prevent the motor from burning out. Good luck.An antenna is an electric device that involves two way communication. It converts electricity into radio waves and vice versa.
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Here is a link with detailed informations and step by step pictures on how to change the antenna http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereoremovalToy4Runr2PwrAnt.htm
I have a 95 Olds 98 Regency and the attena motor for my car is in the trunk. The motor is located directly under the attena itself. If you pull back the inner trunk covering, you should see the motor.
In my 89 you need to remove the wheel and the inside wheel housing, to get full access to the antenna.
The automatic electric antenna is retracting or trying to. It should be silent after it has fully gone down.
If you are referring to an electric antenna, there should be a snap-connector to the motor assembly-just remove it.
On a 96 xjs, It is in the trunk on the right side behind the cover the hides the electric antenna; likely to be the same for a 96
*A dealer *Junk or Salvage yard *Autopart stores for aftermarket
Probably nothing, aside from the antenna having an electric charge to it while connected. You might be interested in the wikipedia article on the Tesla Coil.
Remove the nut, spacer and bushing that holds down the antenna on the outside car body. Then turn the radio ON. As the antenna extends out, carefully pull out the antenna mast. There will be a plastic portion with teeth at the end. Remember the direction of teeth. When you install the new antenna, the teeth will go in that direction. Insert the new antenna into the antenna housing. Make sure the antenna teeth engages the antenna motor by moving the antenna up & down. Turn the radio OFF and the antenna motor will pull the antenna back in. Reinstall the nut, spacer, bushing and you're done.
Generally is located in the rear trunk under the cover close to the electric antenna.