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my electric aerial sounds like a machine gun

Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 11:03 pm
by firstlude
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

Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 12:16 pm
by Vtecmec
I think this is caused by a snapped toothed cable.......

Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 8:03 pm
by Tusker
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.

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 10:23 pm
by wurlycorner
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.

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 10:50 pm
by firstlude
i have sourced a replacement mast so going to be trying that first

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:17 pm
by firstlude
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 :D :D very pleased with that free fix

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:36 pm
by wurlycorner
Result.
Quick, free fixes are the best 8-)

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:23 pm
by firstlude
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 ;)

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2017 11:15 pm
by Tusker
Must give that a go with mine. Fingers crossed :-D

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2017 11:23 pm
by firstlude
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 :lol: