Re: [MBZ] Dead power antenna
Thanks for your input, everyone. The power antenna has bitten me a couple of times now, stopping just short of fully retracting, causing the motor to run until the battery died. It's cute and fun to have the antenna go up and down when I turn the radio on and off. But it's a raging PITA when it becomes persnickety. So I am going with the simpler, perhaps more hillbilly option of disconnecting the power to the antenna and leaving it extended. Lee ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead power antenna
There is a fault in the antenna motor controller if the battery goes dead -- it must time out when the mast stops (as it does when it's all the way up or down, in fact) -- there is no difference between the mast being stuck an inch or two up and fully down as far as the guts go. Unplug it with the mast all the way up until you can get a replacement. They used to be fairly common in junkyards, don't know about that now. Same motor for all of them, just the mast post was different. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead power antenna
I did and have almost forgotten about it, and I'm not even a hillbilly. 'Not even embarrassed anymore that I drive an MB with an antenna that stays up all the time. ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Lee einer...@yahoo.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 10:08 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead power antenna Thanks for your input, everyone. The power antenna has bitten me a couple of times now, stopping just short of fully retracting, causing the motor to run until the battery died. It's cute and fun to have the antenna go up and down when I turn the radio on and off. But it's a raging PITA when it becomes persnickety. So I am going with the simpler, perhaps more hillbilly option of disconnecting the power to the antenna and leaving it extended. Lee ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Better to have an MB with a nice errect antenna, than one with perpetual ED. Walt, who just went there :p On Feb 19, 2011 10:55 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I did and have almost forgotten about it, and I'm not even a hillbilly. 'Not even embarrassed anymore that I drive an MB with an antenna that stays up all the time. ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Lee einer...@yahoo.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 10:08 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead power antenna Thanks for your input, everyone. The power antenna has bitten me a couple of times now, stopping just short of fully retracting, causing the motor to run until the battery died. It's cute and fun to have the antenna go up and down when I turn the radio on and off. But it's a raging PITA when it becomes persnickety. So I am going with the simpler, perhaps more hillbilly option of disconnecting the power to the antenna and leaving it extended. Lee ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead power antenna
Now that I have an ammeter in the circuit, I think the antenna control circuitry is what is causing my battery to be drained every other week or so in the '92 300D. I can park the car, turn the key back one position so the engine stops, but the radio is still on. There is around 1-2 amps of drain (glove box light is also on - the ammater is in the glove box). The drain goes up to 3-4 amps when I turn the radio off and tha antenna retracts, then stays there for 10-20 seconds after the motor stops running. I hear a click from the rear of the car, and the ammeter goes to zero. The length of time from the end of the motor run to the click is not consistent. I can't hear the click if the engine is running, which is my usual mode of operation - turn off radio, then kill engine. It's also interesting to watch the the current immediately after starting the engine - when it's cold (below 40F), there is a drain of ~30 amps, the tapers off to ~10 amps over 15-30 seconds, then a click, and the meter jumps up to a 30 amp charge, which slowly drops to zero over a couple of miles. When the engine is warm, the meter jumps to charging almost immediately after starting. Seems there's some clever tempreature dependent timing going on in the glow plug relay. On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 9:23 AM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote: There is a fault in the antenna motor controller if the battery goes dead -- it must time out when the mast stops (as it does when it's all the way up or down, in fact) -- there is no difference between the mast being stuck an inch or two up and fully down as far as the guts go. Unplug it with the mast all the way up until you can get a replacement. They used to be fairly common in junkyards, don't know about that now. Same motor for all of them, just the mast post was different. Peter -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead power antenna
'Zackly. Wilton - Original Message - From: Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 11:06 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead power antenna Better to have an MB with a nice errect antenna, than one with perpetual ED. Walt, who just went there :p On Feb 19, 2011 10:55 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I did and have almost forgotten about it, and I'm not even a hillbilly. 'Not even embarrassed anymore that I drive an MB with an antenna that stays up all the time. ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Lee einer...@yahoo.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 10:08 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead power antenna Thanks for your input, everyone. The power antenna has bitten me a couple of times now, stopping just short of fully retracting, causing the motor to run until the battery died. It's cute and fun to have the antenna go up and down when I turn the radio on and off. But it's a raging PITA when it becomes persnickety. So I am going with the simpler, perhaps more hillbilly option of disconnecting the power to the antenna and leaving it extended. Lee ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead power antenna
Kaleb should have one . Sorry for the omission - it's a 1980 300CD. Jaime Kopchinski wrote: The guys at Becker Autosound do Hirschmann rebuilds for reasonable prices... You can also try to get a used unit. Beware of the generic replacement antennas... they don't fit the same, look the same, or function the same. http://www.beckerautosound.com/ You didn't mention the year of the car this would determine what antenna you need. Jaime On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 6:38 PM, Lee einer...@yahoo.com wrote: My battery went dead after a 20 below zero night and I figured that the cold had done the battery in. But no, it was the power antenna, the motor of which had kept running when the car was shut off. I opened it up, tested it, and the motor is making noises, but not turning the worm gear. Is there any hope for the old Hirshmann, or do I need to go shopping for a new power antenna unit. And if so, where? Lee ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Speaking of them, I have one of the electronic ones (that still has the adjustable length, etc), but several of the clips on the cover were broken before my stewardship. Is there any chance of replacing the cover? -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 18, 2011, at 9:31, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Kaleb should have one . Sorry for the omission - it's a 1980 300CD. Jaime Kopchinski wrote: The guys at Becker Autosound do Hirschmann rebuilds for reasonable prices... You can also try to get a used unit. Beware of the generic replacement antennas... they don't fit the same, look the same, or function the same. http://www.beckerautosound.com/ You didn't mention the year of the car this would determine what antenna you need. Jaime On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 6:38 PM, Lee einer...@yahoo.com wrote: My battery went dead after a 20 below zero night and I figured that the cold had done the battery in. But no, it was the power antenna, the motor of which had kept running when the car was shut off. I opened it up, tested it, and the motor is making noises, but not turning the worm gear. Is there any hope for the old Hirshmann, or do I need to go shopping for a new power antenna unit. And if so, where? Lee ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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John. I have a plastic case complete, with intact clips if you would like it for postage. Number on back 201 820 01 75 Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 2/18/2011 1:24 PM, John Reames wrote: Speaking of them, I have one of the electronic ones (that still has the adjustable length, etc), but several of the clips on the cover were broken before my stewardship. Is there any chance of replacing the cover? -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 18, 2011, at 9:31, Dieselhead126die...@gmail.com wrote: Kaleb should have one . Sorry for the omission - it's a 1980 300CD. Jaime Kopchinski wrote: The guys at Becker Autosound do Hirschmann rebuilds for reasonable prices... You can also try to get a used unit. Beware of the generic replacement antennas... they don't fit the same, look the same, or function the same. http://www.beckerautosound.com/ You didn't mention the year of the car this would determine what antenna you need. Jaime On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 6:38 PM, Leeeiner...@yahoo.com wrote: My battery went dead after a 20 below zero night and I figured that the cold had done the battery in. But no, it was the power antenna, the motor of which had kept running when the car was shut off. I opened it up, tested it, and the motor is making noises, but not turning the worm gear. Is there any hope for the old Hirshmann, or do I need to go shopping for a new power antenna unit. And if so, where? Lee ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Dead power antenna
My battery went dead after a 20 below zero night and I figured that the cold had done the battery in. But no, it was the power antenna, the motor of which had kept running when the car was shut off. I opened it up, tested it, and the motor is making noises, but not turning the worm gear. Is there any hope for the old Hirshmann, or do I need to go shopping for a new power antenna unit. And if so, where? Lee ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead power antenna
The guys at Becker Autosound do Hirschmann rebuilds for reasonable prices... You can also try to get a used unit. Beware of the generic replacement antennas... they don't fit the same, look the same, or function the same. http://www.beckerautosound.com/ You didn't mention the year of the car this would determine what antenna you need. Jaime On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 6:38 PM, Lee einer...@yahoo.com wrote: My battery went dead after a 20 below zero night and I figured that the cold had done the battery in. But no, it was the power antenna, the motor of which had kept running when the car was shut off. I opened it up, tested it, and the motor is making noises, but not turning the worm gear. Is there any hope for the old Hirshmann, or do I need to go shopping for a new power antenna unit. And if so, where? Lee ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead power antenna
Sorry for the omission - it's a 1980 300CD. Jaime Kopchinski wrote: The guys at Becker Autosound do Hirschmann rebuilds for reasonable prices... You can also try to get a used unit. Beware of the generic replacement antennas... they don't fit the same, look the same, or function the same. http://www.beckerautosound.com/ You didn't mention the year of the car this would determine what antenna you need. Jaime On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 6:38 PM, Lee einer...@yahoo.com wrote: My battery went dead after a 20 below zero night and I figured that the cold had done the battery in. But no, it was the power antenna, the motor of which had kept running when the car was shut off. I opened it up, tested it, and the motor is making noises, but not turning the worm gear. Is there any hope for the old Hirshmann, or do I need to go shopping for a new power antenna unit. And if so, where? Lee ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead power antenna
On my '87 300D, I put it up and unplugged the motor. Yeah, yeah, I know. Now, I'm a real Fink. How dare a REAL MB guy do such? 'Specially a stickler for originality? Well, it bothers me, but not much. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Lee einer...@yahoo.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:38 PM Subject: [MBZ] Dead power antenna My battery went dead after a 20 below zero night and I figured that the cold had done the battery in. But no, it was the power antenna, the motor of which had kept running when the car was shut off. I opened it up, tested it, and the motor is making noises, but not turning the worm gear. Is there any hope for the old Hirshmann, or do I need to go shopping for a new power antenna unit. And if so, where? Lee ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead power antenna
Ah, thats easy then... a U series antenna. Should be no problem to rebuild or exchange it by the Becker guys, or find one on eBay. Its in most cars 1977-1983 I believe. Models only vary by the length of the neck, but any from a W123 coupe or sedan should match yours. Jaime On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 7:04 PM, Lee einer...@yahoo.com wrote: Sorry for the omission - it's a 1980 300CD. Jaime Kopchinski wrote: The guys at Becker Autosound do Hirschmann rebuilds for reasonable prices... You can also try to get a used unit. Beware of the generic replacement antennas... they don't fit the same, look the same, or function the same. http://www.beckerautosound.com/ You didn't mention the year of the car this would determine what antenna you need. Jaime On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 6:38 PM, Lee einer...@yahoo.com wrote: My battery went dead after a 20 below zero night and I figured that the cold had done the battery in. But no, it was the power antenna, the motor of which had kept running when the car was shut off. I opened it up, tested it, and the motor is making noises, but not turning the worm gear. Is there any hope for the old Hirshmann, or do I need to go shopping for a new power antenna unit. And if so, where? Lee ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Is there any hope for the old Hirshmann, or do I need to go shopping for a new power antenna unit. And if so, where? New ones are not available that have the same functionality. Repair yours, or replace with good used. There's a cam switch in yours, no? (No electronics, just one relay and the cam switch.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I've seriously considered unplugging mine for the winter a couple times now. When its -15F and the dammed thing won't go up in the morning I get pretty annoyed. This year when it did it to me I got halfway to work, flipped the antenna switch back and forth and up it went. Last time (2 years ago?) I had to get a hairdryer out after I got home... -Curt Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:25:50 -0500 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead power antenna Message-ID: 205FA30401304668B6F4D77803C8247A@wiltonPC Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original On my '87 300D, I put it up and unplugged the motor. Yeah, yeah, I know. Now, I'm a real Fink. How dare a REAL MB guy do such? 'Specially a stickler for originality? Well, it bothers me, but not much. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Lee einer...@yahoo.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:38 PM Subject: [MBZ] Dead power antenna My battery went dead after a 20 below zero night and I figured that the cold had done the battery in. But no, it was the power antenna, the motor of which had kept running when the car was shut off. I opened it up, tested it, and the motor is making noises, but not turning the worm gear. Is there any hope for the old Hirshmann, or do I need to go shopping for a new power antenna unit. And if so, where? Lee ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I got annoyed at the antenna cycling so I unplugged it years ago. It does cut the costs for new masts. I've seriously considered unplugging mine for the winter a couple times now. When its -15F and the dammed thing won't go up in the morning I get pretty annoyed. This year when it did it to me I got halfway to work, flipped the antenna switch back and forth and up it went. Last time (2 years ago?) I had to get a hairdryer out after I got home... -Curt Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:25:50 -0500 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead power antenna Message-ID: 205FA30401304668B6F4D77803C8247A@wiltonPC Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original On my '87 300D, I put it up and unplugged the motor. Yeah, yeah, I know. Now, I'm a real Fink. How dare a REAL MB guy do such? 'Specially a stickler for originality? Well, it bothers me, but not much. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Lee einer...@yahoo.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:38 PM Subject: [MBZ] Dead power antenna My battery went dead after a 20 below zero night and I figured that the cold had done the battery in. But no, it was the power antenna, the motor of which had kept running when the car was shut off. I opened it up, tested it, and the motor is making noises, but not turning the worm gear. Is there any hope for the old Hirshmann, or do I need to go shopping for a new power antenna unit. And if so, where? Lee ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
