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Just wanted to report- almost two and a half years since my original posted solution, my power antenna still works perfect.

I got mine done. It was the most disgusting moment when I looked inside my blower. Guess what, a mouse in it! And it was alive. No wonder my blower got stuck. :spider:

How did you remove the kick panel? Just pull?

Thanks, Mr. Miller! I'm looking forward to your write-up. Jack

Thanks IanB. Sorry about your Surf! Do I need to remove the passenger side kick panel before I can access the motor screws?

The blower fan under the passenger dash is making clicking noise. The higher speed I turn the fan, the faster the clicking noise becomes. It just started to happen today. Was there a write-up showing step-by-step how to open the blower and check out the fans?

Any long road trip longer than 500 miles I won't take my own car. Renting a car for a week only cost about $150, why put the miles on your loved truck and bearing the risks?

You are welcome! I'm glad I could be any help. It's been two weeks since I fixed my power antenna. It comes in and out like new! Hope it lasts long.

It says "Direct replacement for OEM" in the ebay description. So, it is not OEM. You make sure you get the real OEM mast to avoid unnecessary issues like I had. OEM is only $2 more.

Guys, I'm happy to report that my issue has been resolved. I can confirm that make sure you buy the real OEM antenna mast. Not all the aftermarket product work!. Check my post here. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/110684-power-antenna-fixed-but-new-issue.html#post1019785 Hope it'll...

Guys, I'm happy to report that the issue has been resolved. If you have the same issue as I did, make sure you buy the high quality OEM antenna mast. They are only a few bucks difference, made my day. Here is the ebay seller I bought from which DID NOT work. eBay - New & used electronics, cars...

In my case I could only feed the plastic tail with teeth facing FORWARD. I have 99 SR5. I think it differs by year. I did see some instructions online saying face forward instead of backward. My problem remains. Grinds when going up. No issue retracts.

If you don't know already, you are not supposed to touch the light bulb by bear hands when you install it. It'll make the bulb to burn out quick.

The motor stops perfectly when antenna is retracted. The grinding only happens when the antenna is extended.... Are the teeth bi-directional? :shrug:

I felt the motor is putting too much force to the antenna. Is it adjustable that the motor stops when certain amount of resistance is detected?