The Complete Guide to Honda Power Antenna Repair

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I've repaired more Honda power antennas than I can count. Each one of them is a little different. They all seem to present their own challenges. In this video I cover just about every contingency when repairing one of these units.
I can't stress enough how it may be best to go for a cheap whip antenna replacement. It can save you a lot of time and headache. If you have your heart set on a working power antenna in your Honda, this video should help.
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@rabbithutch6954 6 лет назад

The best how-to video I've seen. You didn't over complicate the problem but you covered the things that one might run into and showed how to overcome them. Now, to get a whip antenna replacement.

@mbutimeline 5 лет назад

Excellent step-by-step instructions. I used your video to help me install a new retractable antenna on my 1995 Acura Integra, which had been stuck mid-way for several years, but the motor works fine. I came across a few unforeseen glitches, but revisited your video, executed, and now it works perfectly. If I'm ever in your town I will use you as my mechanic.

@TheNorseman9 6 лет назад

One of the all time best and thorough videos every! Dude has patience--Thank you

@zefdin101 10 месяцев назад

Thanks man. Thorough, informative, professional… awesome! You have what all good teachers have. The ability to see something from the viewpoint of someone that has never seen the thing before and then make them understand what you mean. Very good!

@cosmokramer4585 8 месяцев назад

Just did my Legend and was having issues with it not going down. Turns out that’s normal on the first time it cycles. Thanks for your info and help man!!!

@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 7 лет назад

Thanks, Eric and Brian! This was easier than an older GM, but nearly the same procedures.

@kwakman99 7 лет назад

This is such a trip down memory lane for me, was the first repair I did on my 90 Integra. She was a great first car.

@marksanne7565 7 лет назад

Great video Eric! (as always). I am just about to do the same on my 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. I did it once before on another (even older Galant) but this video is spot on and reminded me the complete procedure. Awesome!

@preclarotipo 6 лет назад

Thank you! I just replaced the antenna in my '92 Legend! The white plastic piece at the base of the metal mast was longer than the stock antenna and I actually trimmed that plastic piece and the I trimmed the length of the notched cord a bit to get a perfect fit. So, your suggestion to compare the old and new antenna was very significant factor to getting this to work.

@jeroenvde 7 лет назад

I replaced my 93 accord antenna with an S2000 one. Much better reception and no more annoying noise of the mechanical one. great mod!

@carn00b66 2 года назад

Modern car radio antennas are nice and all, but there's a certain charm with these mechanical power antennas. Glad this video exists to keep them around for a bit longer.

@PaycoTsunami 7 лет назад

Just grabbed a power antenna mast just a couple days ago on majestic, so glad you've went into detail about this! Can't wait to put it into my 90' Accord

@LEXXIUS 7 лет назад

Would've never thought replacing/repairing the antenna is so much effort!

@touringteg 3 года назад

Thanks for this video! Just removed an s2000 antenna back to working OEM power on my Integra Type R. A nice simple mod if one wants a fixed antenna. Now mine grows tall and proud.

@bakupcvr 6 лет назад

Eric - just replaced the antenna mast on my 1990 Legend. I didn't have an easy out for that silver sleeve so I used a 13/32 drill bit. It worked - very lucky. Thanks for the video - everything went just as you showed it. Keep up the good work. Thanks again.

@MonteSBC400 Год назад

That was so wicked. I did this on my 1968 Buick Wildcat 35 years ago. Now I have a Toyota Solara. Very similar.

@babarameen9713 6 лет назад

You solved the mystery for my Chevy's lumina 2006... Appreciate your struggles to guide us 😉😘

@collinsh144 7 лет назад

This is honestly by far the most hassle I have with my car thank you man

@lazal3m 7 лет назад

The sensor you pointed at is actually a DPDT Relay that reverses the polarity of the motor when it receives a 12V signal from your Head Unit telling it to raise the antenna. There is a plastic disc with metal contact points inside that rotates with the antenna & plastic assembly. This is connected to the relay and its purpose is to physically cut off the power at 2 positions, when the antenna reaches full height or completely retracted.

@ericthecarguy 7 лет назад

Thanks for the info.

@dollife 2 года назад

Thanks for the great instructions. Worked perfectly on our low mileage 1990 Honda Accord!

@SmittySmithsonite 7 лет назад

HA! I just had to do this to my '93 Volvo 940 because I failed to heed your warning at the end of this video. I was SO pissed! Had alot on my mind ... and hitting the antenna button wasn't left in memory ... Very similar designs, although the Volvo was MUCH simpler to remove. Car has been in New England it's entire life, and everything came apart easily .. except for the aluminum part, which I gave up on and left - didn't need to remove it anyway. I ended up swapping the entire lower assembly from my parts car because I didn't know how the antenna itself came out of the unit - now I do! Thanks for that! I assume this one is the same as the Honda - I'll have to look into that for future reference. I did have to free up a stuck segment of the used antenna. I dunked it in used motor oil (LOL) and yanked on it with pliers. It worked! I wiped the excess off, of course. Need to get me some of that silicon spray. I lubed the plastic gear strip, and the gears from the motor with John Deere Corn Head Grease. Stuff is nice and thin, and thixotropic (acts like a gear lube when in motion). Seems to be working for now. We'll see!

@ONeal397 7 лет назад

Just read the October 2016 newsletter. Can't believe you're a grandfather.

@ericthecarguy 7 лет назад

Right?

@dinosoarskill17 7 лет назад

good day, eric, when I had water in my trunk I removed the lining around that rear hatch, cleaned the surface and rubber and I believe it's been fine since. good luck and thanks for the video. been putting this off for about a year now (:

@classifiedinformation6353 3 года назад

Thanks Eric. Your help has been appreciated!

@erickdiaz7064 3 года назад

Thank you so much dude! Screw the haters... side note: you clarified so many things for me. I just spent 25$ on a replacement antenna and motor form the junk yard and two hours later to still have one antenna that is broken and one that I completely disassembled. It’s funny tho because of the corrosion I didn’t even know about the metal tube inside after all that I didn’t even get the correct diagnosis (oh unless you count that this is a pain in the ass)... and of course I found your video after the fact. You really cleared it up for me, thanks.

@mauriciocampillo7299 7 лет назад

Well, everyday you learn something new... When I replaced the mast on my 2001 Volvo S40 back in May, I completely disassembled the power antenna and installed it retracted, and that was a bit of a mess.... The silicone spray tip is a good one too.

@Nick-yx8ef 7 лет назад

Wow thank you for this video. I also have a Subaru Legacy with one and I'm going to lube the antenna when I get home. Thanks a lot!

@josephregallis3394 3 года назад

After going to three different stores, Home Depot, AutoZone and Harbor Freight, I got a kit for under $10 at Harbor and used the easy out tool and the metal sleeve came out! Thanks. It's working like a charm now. Also, anyone else thinking of replacing the mast, don't get it from eBay! I did that even after hearing someone on RU-vid saying don't buy a cheap eBay mast, he was right, it would not work and I had to ship it back for a loss of $3.50. We ordered the mast that was an official Acura part and it went right in. The metal sleeve was the hardest part.

@BigDog50001 7 лет назад

Nice video Eric. Sometimes I will just get the non electric antenna for a base model and replace it with that if the electric one is in too bad of shape.

@fordwindsor351 7 лет назад

This break from the Fairmont series should be over by now!

@jonclark1288 7 лет назад

I replaced the power antenna in my 92 Accord with a universal power antenna from a parts store. It's not Honda OEM quality, but it's been working fine the past few years and I get to keep the cool power feature. It was only about $35

@jeremycoffman4157 5 лет назад

Just did mine on my 91 accord, doesn't retract all the way down, but does all the way up, kind of a pain but yeah

@roadworthy6901 7 лет назад

Thanks a lot! I'm also suuuper lucky that the OEM system still works on my '90 Integra, just doesn't go all the way down in, but I'll be sure to try the silicon spray cleaning tip!

@ivan23caravantes44 7 лет назад

Nice video. I went to the junk yard for mine, and like you said they also come with problems. mine is perfect, but it does get stuck inside so I have to go to the quarter panel outside of it and lightly bang it quick and it goes up

@jewllake 7 лет назад

Reminds me of my 88 IROC and my 96 volvo 960. It was always a quick race to the back and dick around with the antenna until it catched. Having a helper turn the radio on and off helps!

@Wufnu 7 лет назад

"There goes the plastic..." Story of my freaking life.

@elmeraninon609 7 лет назад

thank you sir Eric, I've watch your video 2 times and I think I already know to repair my Antenna does not work also.

@seeya205 7 лет назад

When I bought a Taurus, I had to fix the power antenna just because it was cool! Pretty similar procedure.

@Alexandr_Silver 6 лет назад

I would put 10 likes here if I could. Very detailed and good quality. Appreciated!

@midcoastmoto8724 7 лет назад

Beautifully described! Thanks for sharing

@chrisj3661 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video, the metal antenna piece took about 30 min to get out of the tube. After that, it was a breeze. Again, thanks

@NSZ-sb6kt 6 лет назад

This video make me want to give it another shot at replacing my mast. It is very cool and unique to have a power antenna mast that actually works nowadays, heh. I tried a couple years ago, but it was with a non oem mast, and it just clicked inside the motor, the gears wouldn't catch the teeth for whatever reason. So I bought the plug to cover the hole in the quarter panel, and installed a window mount power antenna behind my rearview mirror. The reception isn't as good as the antenna's was. My antenna broke when it tried to extend and my car was glazed in ice. It had lasted a long time too, dang it.

@joeyamada462 3 года назад

Thank you! So informative and helpful! You Rock!!!👍

@RocketFast321 7 лет назад

power antennas are cool. I put one on my grand am. Used one off a junkyard Buick.

@jamieclay007 7 лет назад

They have this power antenna in the Civic Del Sol. (just fixed mine, thanks for the video!)

@uksia102 4 года назад

Do you have the part no for the mast

@frankhoward7645 7 лет назад

Great video. I've fixed plenty of these but I find the easiest method is to just pick one up from a junk....excuse me... recycling yard. One tip though. If the antenna on the donor vehicle is extended at all, walk away. When the vehicle was turned off, the antenna should have retracted. If it didn't, that means that either the mast has a slight bend or kink in it or the plastic track has broken off. Even the slightest bend will prevent the antenna from operating. It has to be just about perfect.

@moneygeewtee 7 лет назад

Maaaaaaaaan, I could've used this video about a year ago before I got rid of my Acura! Either way, nice video. Thanks Eric!!!! :-)

@bcababcb2074 7 лет назад

Very good vid, Eric !

@ElectoneGuy 7 лет назад

I remember my father's 90 Integra sedan, 92 & 94 Accords all having stuck antenna issues shortly after purchase. The mast would get filthy and then when it retracted, it brought all the dirt into the body. We would wipe the mast clean and apply a little silicone lube and it would be ok again for a little while until it got filthy again.

@thewarzoneking 7 лет назад

God damn Eric got that Honda zin skill

@tonym6920 7 лет назад

Nice job Eric!

@TazarZero 7 лет назад

I have one of these kinds of deals on my '92 Chevy G20, only instead of screws, the motor casing is held closed by clamps. Trying to remove the antenna from the shaft is proving to be quite difficult as it didn't just pull out like yours did, Eric (yes, I know you said yours came super easy). I've yet to open up the motor and find out why its not going back in, but thanks to this video, I can at least say the motor isn't busted, it's just not stopping because the antenna itself never comes back down, nor does it go up. So yeah, gotta get in there and see what's going on.

@classifiedinformation6353 3 года назад

Eric, I just got back to my computer after hours put into fixing my 1992 Honda Accord antenna. If you hadn't produced your video on tackling this project, I would not have been successful. I hope you read this. Thank You! John

@worldsavers3 2 года назад

Thanks from germany - works well on my 1997 CRX 👍👍👍

@thebeuks1 7 лет назад

replaced mine in my WLHolden Stateman in may. It took me a bit longer but you had to remove the inner guard. glad i did it though

@mrgoodbar216 7 лет назад

You're killing me smalls!!! I wanna see more fairmont content. Lol

@rkparis3064 3 года назад

Nice job. I had to drill out the shaft (in vehicle) very carefully, with a 5/16" - 13/32" bit. Finally got that stubborn little sleeve out of there. Looks like there's a broken piece that won't let the new teeth engage. Am now debating pulling the motor out or putting the fixed type in. Since I have the new mast and the motor works, I'll probably peel the fender liner back and go that route . . . maybe not.

@Friebe1000 7 лет назад

Ive taken a liking to running aftermarket antennas straight from the headunit to somewhere in the dash or rain tray wherever it fits. The reception works the same if not better than the old stock one

@Friebe1000 7 лет назад

Or if you have a fender mount antenna and you have to source a replacement panel that has no hole run the antenna in the rain tray

@jasonjackson329 7 лет назад

Good video. Didn't know couple of the things talked bout the repair of antenna , but those wips SUCK I mean they are good for what they do. But personally I'd rather go the extra mile to have that factory one. Wips just look bad on Acura & Hondas.

@Enrique2k52 7 лет назад

Excellent , Thank you Erik

@drewb242 7 лет назад

Lol the prelude did get a quick mention. I have a 94 prelude that did have an power antenna but it broke and I replaced it with one of those whip antennas. I think it failed the same way yours did, I could hear the antenna motor turn on every time I shut off the car but the antenna wouldn't move. It did last almost 20 years so I will give it that.

@gatrplbg 7 лет назад

Great video, Eric. It encouraged me to keep at it. Got the metal sleeve out with a 3/8" pipe easy-out. The toothed plastic cable didn't want to pick-up when I tried to thread it in. Pop,pop, pop it said.. So removed the assembly and opened the reel side. No way to feed it without removing the electric motor cover. Spinning the armature and with the help of a small screwdriver I fed the cable into the reel area. By this time the brushes and springs had popped out and were clear of the armature so I chucked the armature into my drill and reeled in the cable. Feeling pretty smart, I put everything back together, correctly I think and installed the assembly into the car. When I turned the ignition on, the antenna retracted - some. Turning off the radio, the antenna extended - some. Not feeling so smart now. Could I have reversed polarity messing around with the armature? Seems like there is only one way to feed the cable onto the geared system...Any thoughts? Otherwise, there is always the whip antenna. Thanks!

@itsriotv 7 лет назад

I got rid of the antenna and just plugged up the hole. radio still works 👍

@maurotolari9215 10 месяцев назад

To remove the aluminium mast from the housing loosen the screw and apply some heat from a heat gun .The part that is in the housing always has some corrosion which grips the housing.Once removed clean the corrosion off with sandpaper or file and oil it and it will be easy to reinsert.

@Bonitapplebum72 6 лет назад

Hi Eric, I have a 94 Vigor and was wondering if you could do a video of how to replace the electric antenna with a whip antenna please. I learn so much from all your videos, keep up the great work.

@camcraigsadventures7114 2 года назад

Great video. I started out wanting to replace the antenna on my 95 Accord. I buggered up the end of the tube threads trying to remove the sleeve at the base of the antenna. Now the replacement antenna sleeve will not go down in the tube. So now I have a good working motor with a bad tube. I dont think its worth the trouble to dig out the tube to replace it. TOAST!

@DonBMW 5 лет назад

Once again EricTheCarGuy you are the man! Very detailed and precise. I have 2000 GSR and love that car. Your videos have inspired me to keep in maintained well and even how to drive it right ("How to Drive an Integra GSR" by ETCG1)

@TheTimLara 3 года назад

Whip antenna incoming!

@AndrewAlvarez-py1zz 4 года назад

I'd like an antenna nut. I can get a replacement OEM antenna for around $50 so I I think I will buy that and use your awesome video to install it rather than attempt a repair. Thank you for the video.

@johnda9keefer204 7 лет назад

Awesome video!

@JordyValentine 7 лет назад

Pretty much the same for most GM power antenna's too

@hookahspot8973 7 лет назад

Nice video, I've changed mine 4 months ago on a "99 s500, I called the Benz dealership in MI he said it will cost about 100, so I went to eBay cost me 15 dollars, took me 10 minutes to change it.

@douglasflo 5 лет назад

Eric, you are a life saver I used your video to replace my antenna and it worked. Kinda. The bottom part of the antenna is the only thing that doesn’t go down. What do you think I should do? Thanks again

@mrjonas9657 7 лет назад

Great video!

@zx8401ztv 7 лет назад

Nice functional antenna again :-D Now here is a silly thought, Connect a small fishtank air compressor to the end of the water drain tube, make it run while the radio is on, it may keep more water out while in the rain. Plus add a propper rubber "O" ring to the antenna top to seal when its down. I did say its silly :).

@ericthecarguy 7 лет назад

Perhaps too much trouble as well. Interesting idea though.

@lanzzack1260 4 года назад

Nice work...

@MrAustinYK 7 лет назад

Champion Smile! I like it

@fangspoon661 7 лет назад

thank you Eric I have a 87 old's that has a power antana

@koffibanan3099 7 лет назад

Cool video!

@chilichickSantaFe 4 года назад

FROM recent experience. if the power suddenly stops it is probably the clock fuse under the hood. You'll figure out why it blew, but not as important to know as knowing it is that red fuse under hood (black box is on the passenger side).

@CheezyDee 7 лет назад

A little propoxy and the old antenna housing is good as new. Aluminum has some nice anti-corrosive properties in free air, but when it's submerged in water, it might as well be mild steel. I've seen anodized pipe fitting corrode to the point it will hold 20 psi of pressure on one end.

@fabriziojuliancaldara3950 7 лет назад

Eric, have you made a video about possible issues for radio interference?

@the2120company 7 лет назад

sweet i got this SAAB thing and will proceed

@hondofourfivetwo9347 7 лет назад

I've fixed the one on my 2nd gen Integra 3 times very familiar with this repair after the 3rd time I've just pushed it back down & disconnected the motor (it works just sticks on the way down). I hate the way those whip antennas look my aftermarket deck pulls FM well enough even with it down & 90% of time I'm streaming music , or listening to my iPod. I love wrenching on this car but something's I can leave broken & be better for it. Like you said a working automatic antenna is a rare thing. Funny there was never anything wrong with the switch operated power antenna in my 87 Accord LXi where did Honda go wrong.

@jeffscomp 7 лет назад

Hondo fourfivetwo they built them way better in 87.

@brucerosenblum3551 Год назад

Great video easy to follow. My 2000 Integra’s antenna stopped halfway down, I heard the motor so I don’t know what I’m going to have to pay to get it fixed. Any suggestions?

@hpt08 5 лет назад

£80 sterling for the entire aerial assembly for a twenty year old Jag. Eric's definitely right about the price!

@roadkill5333 7 лет назад

I'm down with the antenna repair!! Pun intended. ;-)

@thomastorres4125 7 лет назад

awesome any fixing it foreward videos coming up

@ElectoneGuy 7 лет назад

Eric, you need to install a period correct stereo in that car.

@declyn8 7 лет назад

YES THANK YOU!!!!!!

@kelvoy 7 лет назад

Hi Eric, great video. Can you do a follow up video on that water leak specific to your integra?

@ericthecarguy 7 лет назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tecuW9cB-Xk.html

@kelvoy 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@keahifhp 7 лет назад

"Are you ready to go out and buy the whip antenna yet?" Funny!

@andreasarncken8309 3 года назад

Hi Eric, I just stumbled across your Video, bunch of info and made me smile a lot, thanks nate. Do you happen to know if these antennas are Honda specific or if Mitsubishi (K97 Pajero Sport) maybe uses the same, being both Japanese???

@warshatube 7 лет назад

hiw about the AC problem in the Honda ,, did u fix it

@cbrhurrican 4 года назад

Thank you very much.... Very helpful! Bust I have a problem so once I connect the switch te antenna motor keep working never stops... Can someone tell me what to do? pls

@coolhardware65 7 лет назад

yes jdm ek4 and special edition rs i seen it on some ek3 all jdm .

@viperman2007 7 лет назад

My old 1997 Prelude had no antenna like that. It was in the rear window."But it was one of the best i`ve ever had.(Signal i mean)

@Rastapapulus 3 года назад

7:20 For taking out the rest of the cord you could easily turn on the radio before bcuz as you said motor is fine.

@silasmarner7586 7 лет назад

Ack! Hacking that aluminum piece outta the plastic is a miserable job! Anyhow great video!

@scottfirman 7 лет назад

Try doing one on a Cadillac. those were fun

@matthew0814ml 6 лет назад

Hey Eric. Very informative. I have a 1989 legend its in great shape but the antenna does not work. The motor works but the antenna does not extend or retract. Would it be worth it to get it fixed or switch out to a whip antenna? Car has 106000 miles only.