Replace Electric Antenna Mast
How to Replace an Electric Antenna Mast Basics Of Antenna Mast: First understand what exactly is Power Antenna Mast: The electric antenna on your car is used to receive radio wave transmissions from a transmitter generated by area radio companies. Types Of Electric Antenna: There are several styles of antennas from units embedded into the windshield of your car to the ever popular retractable antenna that features a mast that moves up and down automatically with the 'on' and 'off' switch of the radio. Power Antenna Mast Assembly: These mast style antenna's utilize a plastic drive that attaches internally at the top of the mast and then down to the drive gear located inside the housing near the electric motor. This plastic drive can become brittle and fail causing the mast to stop it's telescoping action. The drive failure is usually down near the base of the drive gear. To replace the drive you must retrieve the broken parts to allow the new dr