big aerial problem help

supradriver · 15th February 2008, 09:52 PM

ok guys, i have a strange problem. It started one frezzing morning pulled the car out the garage and put on the cd player. The problem is i turned off the cd play and as the aerial went down i noticed ice flacking of the mast.
now the aerial dont go up when i put the cd player on but i do get a ticking behind the dash pannels?

does any one have any ideas????

thanks Mat

Gambit · 16th February 2008, 09:40 AM

You normally get a tick from behind the dash when the mast is fully down or up.
I would think the motor measures resistance and shuts off.
I think I would get someone to switch on the stereo and physically help the Aerial up, then grease it and try it again.

That's just my aproach, but don't blame me if it goes wrong.

supradriver · 16th February 2008, 02:08 PM

On closer inspection I have seen that water has got into the bottom power connection well I think that’s what it is.
There is what looks like rust around the mail and female connections and the rust has run down the side of thee main body of the aerial

Kev.O · 16th February 2008, 03:27 PM

What sometimes happens is the cogs get stripped off the plastic material that enables the mask to go up and down.

If you have removed the boot trim to get to the aerial, it might be worth having a listen to see if you can hear the motor turning, if so like Gambit suggested, try helping the mask up. It's not a massive job removing the aerial. It might also be an idea to remove the rust off the connectors with some sand paper.

You can get replacement masks from Toyota, I think off the top of my head they are about £30.

supradriver · 16th February 2008, 04:42 PM

i think its water damage, theres was rusty colour on the plug that sits in the bottom.

15th February 2008, 09:52 PM	#1
supradriver Junior Member Jap Spec SZ - 5 sp Manual (NA) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ollerton near mansfield in Nottinghamshire Posts: 48	big aerial problem help ok guys, i have a strange problem. It started one frezzing morning pulled the car out the garage and put on the cd player. The problem is i turned off the cd play and as the aerial went down i noticed ice flacking of the mast. now the aerial dont go up when i put the cd player on but i do get a ticking behind the dash pannels? does any one have any ideas???? thanks Mat __________________ Today, tomorrow, toyota

16th February 2008, 09:40 AM	#2
Gambit Old Timer Jap Spec GZ - Auto Aerotop (TT) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Worcester Posts: 2,089	You normally get a tick from behind the dash when the mast is fully down or up. I would think the motor measures resistance and shuts off. I think I would get someone to switch on the stereo and physically help the Aerial up, then grease it and try it again. That's just my aproach, but don't blame me if it goes wrong. __________________ J-Spec Twin Turbo Aerotop 3G Brakes Blitz nur spec r Full Stainless DC Blitz Active Front Spoiler Controler Greddy Boost + EXT Gauges Running 1bar OZ Superleggera UK Spec Bonnet Scoop UK Glass Headlamps Mines ECU

16th February 2008, 02:08 PM	#3
supradriver Junior Member Jap Spec SZ - 5 sp Manual (NA) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ollerton near mansfield in Nottinghamshire Posts: 48	On closer inspection I have seen that water has got into the bottom power connection well I think that’s what it is. There is what looks like rust around the mail and female connections and the rust has run down the side of thee main body of the aerial __________________ Today, tomorrow, toyota

16th February 2008, 03:27 PM	#4
Kev.O Officially NOT in Wales! UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 4,130	What sometimes happens is the cogs get stripped off the plastic material that enables the mask to go up and down. If you have removed the boot trim to get to the aerial, it might be worth having a listen to see if you can hear the motor turning, if so like Gambit suggested, try helping the mask up. It's not a massive job removing the aerial. It might also be an idea to remove the rust off the connectors with some sand paper. You can get replacement masks from Toyota, I think off the top of my head they are about £30. __________________ Kev To be single is to be skint

16th February 2008, 04:42 PM	#5
supradriver Junior Member Jap Spec SZ - 5 sp Manual (NA) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ollerton near mansfield in Nottinghamshire Posts: 48	i think its water damage, theres was rusty colour on the plug that sits in the bottom. __________________ Today, tomorrow, toyota

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