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Old 03-25-2014, 12:18 PM
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Power Antenna Raising When Radio Not On

My TA's power antenna raises every time I turn the key in the ignition even if the stock stereo power is off. It then lowers when the key is turned off so its working - just not when its supposed to.

What would cause this? And can it be fixed or do I just get a new power antenna?

I hate the ugly thing being up at all. It kills the look of the car. What are my options to replace it with a less ugly one and still be able to receive radio signal?
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Re: Power Antenna Raising When Radio Not On

sounds like a wire is crossed somewhere.

You can always pull it (save it) and install a short antennae in the stock location or run one of those that sticks onto the windshield like newer cars have.
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Re: Power Antenna Raising When Radio Not On

Originally Posted by FL TA
My TA's power antenna raises every time I turn the key in the ignition even if the stock stereo power is off. It then lowers when the key is turned off so its working - just not when its supposed to.
Need to check why the antenna relay is being powered up when key on
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