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    Posted: 20 Jan 2010 at 12:11pm
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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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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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 Wink
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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 7:48pm
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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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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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