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    #1

    Power antenna???

    https://flic.kr/p/F5PmpE
    https://flic.kr/p/ELMAhy
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    #2
    I didn't see anything there that looked like a power antenna, but the first video didn't work for me. The power antenna motor is located directly below where the antenna comes out of the quarter panel on the left side of the trunk. There is about a 8 inch tube from the quarter panel down to the motor, which is about 4 inches in diameter and 2 inches thick. There is a bracket on the bottom of the motor that has a small stud that protrudes through a vertical brace low on the left side of the trunk. Left side of the image below:

    Last edited by Fleetw00d; 03-13-2016, 11:40 PM.
    90 LX 4dr 5 spd 396,014 (sold 1/1/2022) - MRT: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=201450
    08 Element LX FWD AT 229,000 - MRT: fleetw00d : 2008 Honda Element LX - CB7Tuner Forums

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      #3
      Yeah I set my phone next to the power antenna moter because I heard a noise what sounded like it was coming from the trunk
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmmElmTFixU
      https://flic.kr/p/ELMAhy

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        #4
        Was I supposed to listen to the noise? There are two different noises a motor typically makes (besides some whirring and clicking when it works correctly that you probably shouldn't be able to hear from the driver seat). A "clunk, clunk, clunk, ..." noise is the clutch inside the motor assembly slipping because there is too much resistance in raising or lowering the antenna. A lighter but higher frequency chatter is the teeth on the mast drive belt (actually a flexible plastic rod) slipping on the drive gear of the motor assembly. This is normally caused by wear of a pin inside the assembly that keeps the belt engaged with the drive gear.

        A little more explanation of what you're asking about would have been helpful.
        Last edited by Fleetw00d; 03-14-2016, 12:06 AM.
        90 LX 4dr 5 spd 396,014 (sold 1/1/2022) - MRT: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=201450
        08 Element LX FWD AT 229,000 - MRT: fleetw00d : 2008 Honda Element LX - CB7Tuner Forums

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          #5
          Yes in the fist few seconds you can sorta hear it you might have to turn your volume up
          https://flic.kr/p/ELMAhy

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            #6
            Does your antenna work at all? Go up and down partially?
            90 LX 4dr 5 spd 396,014 (sold 1/1/2022) - MRT: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=201450
            08 Element LX FWD AT 229,000 - MRT: fleetw00d : 2008 Honda Element LX - CB7Tuner Forums

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              #7
              No it's missing 75% of the antenna
              https://flic.kr/p/ELMAhy

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                #8
                If it runs at all, it may be able to be rebuilt. Is the aluminum down tube still intact or is it very corroded where it goes into the motor assembly? A new mast can be had for about $25 (Bridgewood Motor Sports); I've had very good experience with their masts. Unless you really want the antenna to work, you may be able to get a fixed antenna used on the DX models or aftermarket stub antenna. There are aftermarket power antennas; but I don't know that any of them have a good reputation.
                90 LX 4dr 5 spd 396,014 (sold 1/1/2022) - MRT: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=201450
                08 Element LX FWD AT 229,000 - MRT: fleetw00d : 2008 Honda Element LX - CB7Tuner Forums

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                  #9
                  Or just do a s2000 antenna mod.. that's what I'll be doing as soon as I can find one..

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