Toyota Camry: Lubricating radio antenna -doesn't extend all the way

My '95 has the same problem. I asked the dealer if the telescoping part
could be replaced independent of the motor unit. The answer was, "yes, but
bring it in for a look". $150 will buy a replacement for the whole unit at
the parts counter, and it doesn't look too hard to install. Installation at
the dealer was estimated at another $150. I believe the a used unit can be
purchased at a local junk yard for about $50.


"Don Paquin" <net> wrote in message
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Oh never use WD40 a silicone spray but not wd40 if remove any remaiing
lubricant causing the drive to seize.

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Richard N. Price

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"Don Paquin" <net> wrote in message
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This is common after 3+ years (ha when warrenty runs out). New mast with
toothed nylon drive belt is $28-32. Think you'll find entire new antenna is
over $230. Its maybe an hour job (worse case) to replace the mast if ya
have to disassemble motor to get broken nylon belt out --- 20 minutes if it
isn't fully broken.

"William W. Plummer" <William.Plummer*NOSPAM*@alum.mit.edu> wrote in message
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As another respondent noted, you may have to replace the toothed belt part.
But, on my 94 Nissan I have to clean and regrease the antenna mast about
every two to three years to keep it fully extending and retracting. I've
used WD-40 to clean the mast, but don't recommend it - and if it gets on the
clear coat, it may leave a trail in the finish. After cleaning mine, I put
on a coat of a light silicon based grease (which I can no longer find).
After greasing, I then cycle the antenna a number of times and wipe off the
excess. But, this only works if the mast tape has not stripped out a couple
of teeth. My newer Camry has not external antenna and I am glad not to have
this problem - of course there does appear to be a performance difference.

"Don Paquin" <net> wrote in message
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