Trying to install 44-PW530 on 1996 Toyota Tacoma. It had a power antenna from the factory that the mast had broken. Before installing I wanted to double check that the new unit worked so I attached blue lead to negative and red wire to positive on truck battery. Also attached black wire to negative on battery. Nothing happened - now not sure about installing unit for fear it won't work when installed. What am I doing incorrectly??

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Oct 1, 2010 - I'm looking for a "how to" on replacing the OEM power mast on a 97 LC. ... The only tricky part is removing the funky nut that holds the mast in. .... what to do with the radio mast on my newly acquired 1997 Lexus LX450. ... if I have a broken cable, but the antenna itself comes right out of the top with no cable.

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Remove the liner to access the antenna and disconnect ANY of the two ... If notlocked the motor receives continuously power and will drain ... Broken nylon wire lifting/lowering the antenna mast 4. ... The motor shaft comes out from the plastic casing after you take out ... Do not lubricate the cable or the mast.

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If the cable broke in the antenna, you need to remove the antenna to remove the ... take a 17 mm wrench and remove the nut over the antenna where the mast comes out of the body. ... Hopefully the chrome sleeve will come with the old mast. ... Be careful not to drop them down too far. get the motor assembly on a bench ...Missing: tacoma ‎1997

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Yes- If you originally had the antenna in the windshield like many 1970's era GM cars and trucks, yor new windshield may not have it, or if it does- it may not have been connected. There should also be a trimmer adjustment on the side or bottom of the radio to trim the new antenna for best reception. It may also be located where you can adjust it fromthe front if there is an access hole to a screw that does not appear to be attached to the outside case of the radio. Turning it slightly should make noise if it does not immediately improve reception..

If you have an antenna mast, it may be the mast shifted, in which case it is a matter of putting the mast int he original location and tightening the mouting nut down so a good ground is achieved with the fender. You can tell if you turn on the radio and then pull the mast down and let go- you will hear the radio go in and out of reception.

Hope this helps you ??

How do I install a new antenna on my GMC 05 2500 Sierra. I have to replace the base because it broke off. I've taken the dash off. But cannot seem to fish wire through the firewall.

Toyota Pick-ups/Land Cruiser/4Runner 1989-1996
Antenna - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

If your antenna mast is the type where you can unscrew the mast from the fender, simply do so with a pair of pliers. Most damaged antennas are simply the result of a truck wash or similar mishap, in which the mast is bent.

Manual Antenna

1. Disconnect the antenna cable at the radio by pulling it straight out of the set. Depending on access, this may require loosening the radio and pulling it out of the dash.
2. Working under the instrument panel, disengage the cable from its retainers.
   

On some models, it may be necessary to remove the instrument panel pad to get at the cable.

1. Outside, unsnap the cap from the antenna base.
2. Remove the screw(s) and lift off the antenna, pulling the cable with it, carefully.

To install:

1. When reinstalling, make certain the antenna mount area is clean and free of rust and dirt. The antenna must make a proper ground contact through its base to work properly.
2. Install the screws and route the cable into the cab. Make certain the cable is retained in the clips, etc.
3. Connect the cable to the radio; reinstall the radio if it was removed.

Power Antenna Mast
The power antenna system contains a relay. If the power antenna is inoperative, the relay is the first place to look. The actual motor rarely fails.
The power antenna mast is replaceable on the Pick-Up and 4Runners. If the mast is damaged or broken, proceed as follows:

1. Perform this repair with the battery cables connected. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Remove the antenna nut.
3. If equipped with a CD player, press the AM and FM buttons on the receiver and simultaneously turn the ignition switch to ACC .
4. For non-CD player units, press the AM button and simultaneously turn the ignition switch to ACC .
5. The antenna motor will run, unwinding the mast from the spool. have an assistant guide the mast so it doesn't fall and damage the bodywork. When fully extended, the mast will be released. Remove it, and leave the ignition in the ACC position.
   

To install:

1. Insert the new cable so that the teeth face the rear of the vehicle. Feed the cable into the motor until the cable reaches the bottom, about 12 in. (30cm).
2. Have an assistant ready and prepared to guide the cable. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK . The motor will run, winding the cable onto the spool and drawing the antenna down into the mount.
3. If the cable does not wind, twist the cable at the top of the housing; the part at the bottom may have turned while being pushed down the hole.
4. Once wound onto the spool, install the antenna nut even if the antenna is not fully retracted. Test the antenna elevation and retraction; the mast will eventually retract fully.

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Automatic Electric Antenna
Removal

1. Lower electric antenna (18850) .

1. Remove rear retaining screws of RH front wheel splash shield for access to antenna lower retaining bolt.

1. Remove lower retaining bolt.

1. Remove radio antenna nut (18865) from top of motor tube and remove electric antenna through fender/splash shield access.

1. Disconnect signal cable and motor wire connector(s).

Installation

1. To install, reverse Removal procedure.

1. Tighten top radio antenna nut to 6-8 Nm (54-70 lb-in).

1. Tighten lower electric antenna retaining bolt to 5.8-7.8 Nm (51-69 lb-in).

1. 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

1. Remove radio antenna nut (18865) and radio antenna stanchion (18919) .
   
   
   
   

1. Loosen retaining nut inside tube using 14 mm (9/16 inch) socket, and slide nut part-way up mast.

1. Raise antenna to run plastic drive wire at bottom of mast out of motor. Note direction of teeth on plastic drive wire.

1. Saw off damaged portion of antenna mast. Remove burrs from mast and slide nut and contact tube off stationary tube.

Installation

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Slide contact tube and radio antenna nut down antenna mast. Tighten nut to 0.45 Nm (4 lb-in).
   
   
2. Raise and lower antenna several times to ensure proper operation.

the online site for metra is www.metraonline.com The part number for the replacement mast is 44-PW22. Hope this site will help you find a dealer in your area. If you need more help, please ask.

antenna mast is no good.. you can buy a mast and have it installed or buy a used antenna and have it installed im sure Elite foreign auto parts has only saab parts.. tested and used,

my antenna just stopped working in my MR2 2003 Spider. The motor still runs but the antenna will not go up and down. It made a weird noise and I had to pull the top of the antenna up to stop the motor from sounding loud.

Should I replace this or can you disconnect it and push the antenna up and down?

Thanks

Use an antenna wrench to remove the chrome nut (I found a wrench on JC Whitney's website). Once the nut's removed, do the following (copied from the factory service manual):

REMOVE ANTENNA ROD

(a) Turn the ignition switch to ”LOCK” position.
(b) Press the ”AM, FM” buttons on the radio receiver, and simultaneously
turn the ignition switch to ”ACC” position.
HINT:
�� The rod will extend fully and be released form the motor
antenna.
�� After removing the antenna rod, leave the ignition switch
on ”ACC” position.
NOTICE:
To prevent body damage when the antenna rod is released,
hold the rod while it comes out.
2. Auto Antenna Models:
INSTALL ANTENNA ROD
(a) Insert the cable of the rod until it reaches the bottom.
HINT:
�� When inserting the cable, the teeth on the cable must face
toward the rear of the vehicle.
�� Insert the antenna approx. 300 mm (11.8 in.).
(b) Wind the cable to retract the rod by turning the ignition
switch to ”LOCK” position.
HINT:
�� If the ignition switch is already in ”LOCK” position, do step
1 (c) first, then turn the ignition switch to ”ACC” position.
�� In case the cable is not wound, twist it, as shown in the
illustration.
�� Even if the rod has not retracted fully, install the antenna
nut and inspect the antenna rod operation. It will finally retract
fully.
(c) Inspect the antenna rod operation by pressing the radio
wave band select buttons.

You can buy a new power mast online (ex. Discount Toyota Parts) for about $30.