Power antenna fix with pic's

[Jakecapt]

Power antenna fix

Thanks for all of the great info. I have a 98 and to have it fixed and or to get the part from the dealer was to cost a arm and a leg and maybe more. thanks again.

 

[Sabah]

WOW!

I just bought the part to do the very same thing this weekend! and voila, here is a post w/ pics! Man I love this site.
The parts dude at the Stealer said the same as 'yooperbikemike' and 'doc76239', to change it from up top and not worry about pulling out the moter.
My two cents worth, still, thanks a bunch Mike, this way I'll know how to do it both ways!

 

[Jakecapt]

Antenna fix

By some chance to you know the part number of the antenna? I think that on my 98 it just needs to be rethreaded and should just suck back in.

 

[Culpeper]

Re: Antenna fix

By some chance to you know the part number of the antenna? I think that on my 98 it just needs to be rethreaded and should just suck back in.

Part Number MSRP Core Price Price
86337-35111 $47.44 $0.00 $34.16
Electrical - Body electrical - Antenna & radio - Antenna mast
ANTENNA MAST, 4-Runner, Power 1996 - 2002

https://www.1sttoyotaparts.com/partscat.html

 

[Jakecapt]

Antenna fix

GREAT!!!!!!!!! Thanks....

 

[gohawks444]

Just an FYI..

This fix is different on a 1st Generation power antenna. If the mast is broke/bent you must remove the motor and disassemble.

This is because the mast cord is held in place by a friction clip inside the motor housing. Pull all you want on the mast while someone pushes the antenna up button and it ain't gonna come out.

Just wanted to chime in as I was given bad information and could never figure out why my antenna would never come out as described.

I replaced the mast as described here:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/AntennaReplacement/index.html

 

[Jakecapt]

Antenna fix

Okay..... so now my question is, 1998 4runner.....1st gen or 2nd gen?

 

[Culpeper]

Re: Antenna fix

Okay..... so now my question is, 1998 4runner.....1st gen or 2nd gen?

3rd

 

[Rice Rocket]

Ok, this may be dumb, but how do you get the square plugs out with out destroying them?

 

[Culpeper]

Ok, this may be dumb, but how do you get the square plugs out with out destroying them?

If I remember right you need to look at the back. There should be some sort of clip holding it in place.

 

[nmtt92]

Antenna Relay

Has anyone sourced an antenna relay? I have one where the antenna motor continues to run for 15-20 seconds after the antenna is fully extended. The motor shuts off properly when it retracts, but not when it extends.

There's a power antenna relay on the inside of the firewall behind the brake pedal. Based on when the relay clicks off, I'm guessing this is the culprit, but I haven't found a source for one yet.

Any ideas? Thanks.

 

[goose17]

Help with Limited

I have a 2000 4runner limited. I need to replace the antenna. Does anyone know the extra steps needed to remove the wheel fender flares? I removed all the bolts and it will not budge.

Thanks!

 

[goose17]

Ok, this may be dumb, but how do you get the square plugs out with out destroying them?

Rice Rocket, were you able to get the plugs out? Mine will not budge and are breaking apart. I might just rip them out and buy new ones.

 

[Rice Rocket]

Rice Rocket, were you able to get the plugs out? Mine will not budge and are breaking apart. I might just rip them out and buy new ones.

I had the same problem.. I broke a few of them and others came out fine. Once I got some of them out I saw how they worked but they are still a pain to deal with. Id just rip them out and get some new ones, it will save time

 

[vn082c]

Differences in '02 SR5

I have a

 

[Seca]

Thanks for the write up. Took all of about 20 minutes to replace.

 

[Daveed]

Re: Antenna Relay

Has anyone sourced an antenna relay? I have one where the antenna motor continues to run for 15-20 seconds after the antenna is fully extended. The motor shuts off properly when it retracts, but not when it extends.

There's a power antenna relay on the inside of the firewall behind the brake pedal. Based on when the relay clicks off, I'm guessing this is the culprit, but I haven't found a source for one yet.

Any ideas? Thanks.

This is what mine is doing. Retract is fine and it shuts off right away. Extending it keeps going after the antenna is fully extended and GRINDS GRINDS GRINDS as the teeth are slipping over each other. Sounds horrible. Does it for about 10 seconds.

My first thought was the plastic tooth line was too long but I remember it being exactly the same length as the stock one I took out (wasn't broken inside...just the mast got bent/broken from a branch). If I trim it and it then the motor can't grab it to retract it then I have to buy another antenna and still don't have the problem fixed.

Anyone figured out how to deal with this?

I also can hear the clicks from relays? down by my left foot...

I'm gonna go disconnect the power to the antenna tomorrow morning (wait...it is morning so I'll do it in about 9 hours when I get up )

 

[beck609]

Thanks..

This is a great post....the only trouble i had was getting the "chrome" trim back on....It didn't quite go as planned. I can't figure out how the snap works on the one closest to the front of the truck...99 t4r sr5.

 

[crimsonking32]

Thanks for the great advice and pictures. Made replacement a snap on my 90 4Runner

A++

 

[slacker]

seems like you guys went threw a LOT of hassle to me ..

I hate to break this to ya .. BUT those antennas can be replaced way easier then that .



The 1 piece antenna , and cable ... can be wound in .. right at the source ...



you need to remove the top nut as pictured in the first post .. but then you simply turn on the radio .. the antenna will wind out .
Then simply push in the new cable , and turn OFF the radio .. making sure the teeth are facing the correct direction .. it will wind it back in .

put the top nut back on .. done deal .


geeezzzz.


.:bash:


nice post .