Whats is this switch for???

[dec1184]

What is that switch below the shifter ? it looks like a window switch but has a little picture sort of like an antenna. When i press it either up or down i hear a clicking form behind the driverside steering wheel. Is this for a power antenna , because my antenna isnt powered as far as i know.

[offthahook]

Yup, power antenna and 99% of ours are broken. Bitch to replace the mast, too. Welcome to the world of Honda's fine power antennas!!! Just use your hand to raise and lower the mast.

[Vanilla Sky]

power antenna... yep, most of our power antennas are broken

[ACCORD EX]

if YOU CAN get the motor out , it's propably just the motor got stuck with all dirt in it ! :D , all you have a bent antenna wire ! ( does it help if you pull i by hand while pressing the switch ! ?

MIKE

[DBMaster]

Mine's not broken, but I keep it cleaned and lubed with teflon dry lubricant. If yours is up a lot you sometimes have to "tweak" on it a bit to make sure it is nice and straight or it will bind.

Of course, I listen to CD's mostly and almost never put mine up so it hasn't gotten used much over the years.

[ACCORD EX]

i don't use mine at all ! but i hate the idea of something being broken in my car , that's why i took the trouble and fixed it !


MIKE

[DBMaster]

I am like that, too, Mike. My friends and family call it either "anal" or "compulsive."

I like to call it "thorough" or "conscientious."

What do you think?

[3rd GEN]

yup..mine is broken too...well..it has moods.. sometimes it works...other times it won't..mmmmm

[A Dawg Jr]

Mine just clicks... and clicks... and clicks...

[MrBen]

Mine just stays up 24/7.

[95AccordEXR]

not again

[ACCORD EX]

Originally posted by DBMaster
I am like that, too, Mike. My friends and family call it either "anal" or "compulsive."

I like to call it "thorough" or "conscientious."

What do you think?

thorough ! :) my friends call me complicated , becasue i always think that my car can run better !:D
MIKE

[easyryder]

AHHH the venerable Honda Pwr. ant.
DBMaster has the right idea Unless the mast is cleaned and lubed once a month (or more) it will fail

[88accord]

i dont have an antenna, but the motor still works.

[A20A3nD15]

ok heres a dumb question, where is the antenna motor located? im assuming its inside the engine compartment, right? i just bought my 3G Accord a week and a 1/2 ago and just realized what that button is for. when I push it, i dont hear any sound at all. Is it easy to get at to replace?

[A20A1]

in a very hard to reach place behind the dash... I had to remove the fuse box and most of the wires to get a clear view of it.

[Blue Impact]

Good thing mine still works and I hardly use it. Hopefully I won't be joining you boys in the "busted antenna" club anytime soon. :D

[touring 1]

how do I make sure power is getting to/from the switch since my antenna is stuck in the flagpole position. thanks.

[Chuoiz]

I guess im lucky then ..cus mine still works...

[B16KILLA]

Mine still worx also

[mkymonkey]

mine works too but it doesnt go all the way in

[justin79]

mine works woohoo i rock everything works

[Cheeseburger]

mine goes all the way ^ up ^ and all the way V down V

[2drSE-i]

holy mother of resurected threads. seriously guys its been 3 years

mine still works tho :D