hi there, i just bought myself a white 1995 honda accord vti-s, beautiful car i might add =]. but whenever i turn on the car and turn it off, the aerial for the radio goes up and down as it shuld, but it makes this sort of sound as thought its trying to make the aerial go all the way in but cant, like a stuttering sound, any suggestions?

 

There is a plastic gear strip attached to the antenna that is pulled in or pushed out by a worn gear drive to retract/extend the antenna. I believe there is a DIY description of repair for this problem.

You might consider two options as the OEM repair strip is fairly expensive and problem seems to recur. Either replace w/ a complete power antenna replacement. I did this and it lasted several years before failing again, or replace w/ a black stub whip, which is what I did last time my power antenna failed. Reception is not as good, but OK for most purposes, not too good at all for AM.

Replacement strips are available on ebay, and elsewhere for aftermarket replacement.

good luck

 

so im better off just replacing the whole antenna aerial at the back of the car?
thanks very much!

 

No easy "right" answer, just choices. Up to you to decide.

good luck

 

I would just go to AutoZone and get a new Power Antenna for about $50.00 and replace it..
Thanks Tex on the Great Heads Up for the New Guy [sm=smiley32.gif]

 

Sounds like "chunk chunk chunk" ??
That is normal.... the clutch is waiting for the breaker plate to align.

AGAIN I tried to post a link to a picture, however this website dis-allows that

 

^ Wrong thread, hondadude?

And yes, you can link to pictures and instructional sites now, just not to stores that can make money from this site without sponsoring it.