Ariel not fully retracting grrr Options

[hardcoreproducer]

Hi all just wondered if anyone had a similar problem. The ariel won't fully retract it stays out about 8" and I'm worried some braindead's going to snap it off

Many thanks in advance

[dgbldr]

No, there is nothing to reset. Your problem is mechanical.

First, if you're mechanically capable, take the whole antenna (aerial) assembly out of the car and take it apart. There may be something jamming the mast.

If it's not jammed, you will find the toothed drive cable broken or stripped. If so, you will need to buy a replacement mast kit, about $70 from a dealer in the US. It will contain a new telescoping mast with new drive cable.

Replacing the whole unit is much, much more expensive and unnecessary if the motor works.

If you're not mechanically inclined, a competent shop can do the replacement mast in an hour's worth of labor.

[Jaws4God]

If it's not jammed, you will find the toothed drive cable broken or stripped. If so, you will need to buy a replacement mast kit, about $70 from a dealer in the US. It will contain a new telescoping mast with new drive cable.

x2.. its what happened to mine... they aren't very expensive on Ebay.