snapped antenna - how to repair/make do?

The simplest way to get radio reception back is to jam a coat hanger in the hole so that it touches the remaining antenna nub. The best way is to get a replacement antenna from your local Toyota dealer.

Reach around behind the radio - you may be able to unplug the antenna without having to remove the radio, and then pull the antenna coax cable out through the A pillar (the pillar that the antenna is mounted on). If you do not want to mess with the antenna connection behind the radio, go to Radio Shack or electronics store and get a female RCA connector plug for the coaxial cable. Snip the old coaxial cable where it attaches to the old antenna mast and attach the female RCA connector plug to the old cable. Attach the male RCA plug to the newly installed female plug, and pull the new coax through the opening and under the dash, install the new antenna, and secure the excess cable under the dashboard with twist ties or plastic zip ties.

Here's what I did.. Faced with the same problem. I went to the toyota dealer thinking it was an easy fix. Well I was in for a rude awakening... when the parts mgr explained snaking the thing to the radio, I said o.k. forget it. I found an old CB radio antenae I BROKE OFF the very top because it looked like it would fit and was long enough to hit the base. Well, it worked like a charm till the day I traded it in w/ 255,000 miles. I guess you can find any metal rod with a diameter small enough and long enough it will work and look fine. just slide it in and you're done if it jars around here is always duct tape... - Good Luck!!