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UncleMart 
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 Topic: Electric Aerial replacement?Posted: 20 Jan 2010 at 1:11pm |
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Electric aerial never quite folds away - I can source a new one ok but can anyone tell me how to access it - Do I go via wheel arch or from inside the car - any help appreciated
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Martin
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murphwiz
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Posted: 20 Jan 2010 at 8:21pm |
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Wheel arch down for aerial, but lead plugs in inside car in drivers footwell panel, where fuse box is, need to tape a bit of string or wire to old lead before pulling out, so you can route the new one, unless you want to remove fuse box for access. |
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UncleMart
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Posted: 20 Jan 2010 at 9:40pm |
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Thanks Murphwiz
I expected to have to get into the footwell wasnt sure about the wheel arch - when/If the weather ever improves I'll have a rummage
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richardmatty9
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Posted: 30 Jan 2010 at 8:56am |
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Even i expected to have to get into the footwell wasnt sure about the wheel arch Edited by richardmatty9 - 01 Feb 2010 at 8:48pm |
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TKS
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Posted: 08 Feb 2010 at 10:03pm |
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not sure if you have changed your aerial yet, if not try cleaning it with some WD40 as mine was the same, used to stick up too, but works a treat now & I just squirted a little WD40 around the base as well (protected the wing with an old rag) Would think this is a little cheaper than buying a new one |
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UncleMart
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Posted: 09 Feb 2010 at 12:44pm |
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Hi TKS
Thanks for your comment have cleaned and lubricated as much as possible but still the same - I cant even assist it to close. So for me I think a new one is in order - I am not sure wether to replace with the same type though - I had a couiple of electric aerials years ago and none of them proved to be very reliable and they are a bit old hat now days......
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