my electric aerial sounds like a machine gun

firstlude · Post by **firstlude** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 11:03 pm

has anyone found a cure to this problem i have for the time being unplugged mine as the noise was driving me mad , is it just going to be worn parts or has it just slipped and now not in alignment anymore , i have on order a new replacement aerial mast so will keep you updated

Post by **Vtecmec** » Thu Dec 15, 2016 12:16 pm

I think this is caused by a snapped toothed cable.......

Tusker · Post by **Tusker** » Thu Dec 15, 2016 8:03 pm

Mines been like that for over 2 years. I saw a YouTube video showing some body change theirs. Think it was a Honda but not a prelude. Low priority for me but keep us posted.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 10:23 pm

It will be stripped teeth in the telescopic scroll drive, or the teeth on the motor.
You can replace the whole aerial unit, or just the telescopic insert.

firstlude · Post by **firstlude** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 10:50 pm

i have sourced a replacement mast so going to be trying that first

firstlude · Post by **firstlude** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:17 pm

i had some free time today so set about sorting my aerial and fitting my replacement mast upon comparing the new part with my original seems i was a section missing on the original turns out my two lower sections where jammed together with nothing to lose i just gave the sections a good yank and hey presto they came apart , so i cleaned the sections with some brake cleaner applied a coat of thin oil and switched the radio on and off lubricating inbetween and would you believe it cured my problem no more machine gun aerial

very pleased with that free fix

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:36 pm

Result.
Quick, free fixes are the best

firstlude · Post by **firstlude** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:23 pm

i have a spare aerial i brought with a good motor but broken mast i was going to use as spares to fix my original but think i will try my new mast section in it see if it makes that a good as new one now

Tusker · Post by **Tusker** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 11:15 pm

Must give that a go with mine. Fingers crossed

firstlude · Post by **firstlude** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 11:23 pm

it kinda makes sense why it makes that noise as it cant push the aerial all the way out , the aerial should be 5 sections when fully extended , good luck i just thought it will go one of 2 ways and i have a spare mast so nothing to lose