My original antenna got bent over. I bought a replacement mast which I mounted it using a self-tapping screw to take up the space. The radio works and this will last until I locate a replacement antenna at a reasonable cost. The only problem is the antenna extension/retraction motor seems to run for a long time (> 1 minute) after shutting off the ignition switch and the radio. Is there a way to stop that or do I have to rip apart the truck and disconnect a connector on the antenna? Maybe a fuse that I can pull?
Antenna mast replacement
Oct 24, 2004
6 Replies
Don't think there's a fuse just for the antenna. The only way I can think of is to get inside the back part of the right front wheel well. You'll find the connector there.
I just replaced mine for $35. The motor runs until it reaches a high resistance (antenna all up or all down). Motor running means the nylon toothed push/pull wire may be broken or not engaging with the motor wheel's teeth. Search these posts for how-to - pretty easy - and if you have to take the motor apart to remove broken nylon toothed wire, that's not too hard either.
Where did you buy the replacement mast?
When this happened to me, I got the replacement mast at the Toyota dealer's parts counter. Seems like a pretty common item to require replacement due to wear, vandalism, hitting something while it is extended, etc. The guy knew just what I was looking for and had a bunch of them on the shelf.
Not sure if available as an "after-market" or OEM item....never seen 'em in auto parts stores but that doesn't mean anything :-)
Here:
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Looks like prices went up a little bit...
That looks like a good website.
Thanks for posting it.
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