Hi. I think one or two parts of the gear broke from my automatic antenna. Here's a video, make sure to listen to the sound.
Do I need to get a whole new motor or can I change the gear?
P.S. it stops making noise like 5 seconds after the antenna reached the top
Gear broken in automatic antenna
Moderator: martauto
What make of aerial is it?
You can try to take it apart and clean it, too many people 'lubricate it' with all sorts of stuff that just bungs it up
If it is a Hirschmann you might have some luck getting some second-hand parts but the only new part I know that might be available is a replacement rod itself. If it is some other make I would not bother. Just get yourself an Auta 2050 and be done with it
This is actually a great tip, thanks a lot. I'll go search for an Auta 2050, thanks!flybynite wrote: ↑Tue Oct 06, 2020 5:29 pmWhat make of aerial is it?
You can try to take it apart and clean it, too many people 'lubricate it' with all sorts of stuff that just bungs it up
If it is a Hirschmann you might have some luck getting some second-hand parts but the only new part I know that might be available is a replacement rod itself. If it is some other make I would not bother. Just get yourself an Auta 2050 and be done with it
In case anyone finds this thread and has the same probem: I ended up purchasing this specific Hirschmann antenna and it's basically plug-and-play for an E30: https://www.conrad.nl/p/hirschmann-car- ... ouw-319288
At first I had purchased a new antenna mast, in the hopes of keeping it OEM. But this new mast broke after 3 days.
At first I had purchased a new antenna mast, in the hopes of keeping it OEM. But this new mast broke after 3 days.