[GU Duke]

Hi all,

2001 GUII - My electric antenna has died. Can I get any powered antenna, or does the multi-position switch on the dash only work with a Nissan one? I'm keen to keep the switchable option so I can flick a button and not loose the antenna when scrub bashing, but I presume Nissan will charge big $$$ if I need to go genuine!?!

It can be manually positioned anywhere between about 3/4 of the way down and fully up, but when you turn the car on / off, you can hear the motor working for about 20 secs with a clicking sound (sounds like gears slipping), but without the antenna moving. I'm therefore pretty sure that the electrics are all working right, but the gearing between the antenna motor and the antenna itself are shot. I therefore presume it's a throw away and replace job, unless anyone has repair suggestions?

Thanks,

 

[waz65]

No sure about needing to be replaced , give nizzbits on here a shout he may be able to help , my aerial is bent from bushings but still goes up and down

 

[the evil twin]

Try replacing the "mast and rope"... only about $50 or so and a 5 minute job.

The motor is obviously working OK. Even if you just get it to spit out the old mast and check the wear on the "rope" which is actually placcy cable with teeth that are driven by the motor.

All you do is undo the chrome nut on the Antenna Assy (on top of the guard) and power it "up" and with maybe a gentle pull to help it will spit out the mast.

 

[azza4.2td]

I have looked into replacing my mast as it got bent even when half way down, (Also broke my bro-in-laws uhf aerial on the same trip). They cost $90.

 

[dronus4x4]

Mine wouldnt go all the way down a while ago, and made that clicking noise. All i did was to turn the ignition off, wait for it to give up clicking, and then manually push it all the way down. When i turn the ignition on, it came all the way up, ignition off, all the way back down.

I have no idea technically what was wrong, or what i did, but it seemed to fix it.

 

[the evil twin]

I have looked into replacing my mast as it got bent even when half way down, (Also broke my bro-in-laws uhf aerial on the same trip). They cost $90.

The Aeropro ones are about 1/2 that price at Supercheap, Repco et al...AP272 : NISSAN PATROL/PATHFINDER MAST :: Antennas

 

[GU Duke]

Thanks guys, I can manually move it up or down, but the motor doesn't move it at all anymore. I'll try the rope 1st as suggested. Thanks,

 

[1TuffGU]

I tried the rope and it lasted about two weeks not worth it imo :headwall:

 

[DonQuixote]

Hi Guys

I have a similar problem with my 2000 GU Patrol.

The only issue is that the antennae won't pop up at all (just grinding noises from the motor). So I can't just "pull" it out.

it seems to be stuck in it's plastic sleeve.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[SHANE 3.0]

I have just snapped mine for the 2nd time, accountant won't be happy, I've done the rope replacement before but has anyone changed to a fixed rubber type as yet. It was in lower position but didn't see vine hangi g down.