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Antena Problem S70

posted by  Denz0 on  Thu Jun 24 02:32 CST 2004
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My power antena no longer works. Anybody got any maintenance tips on that? Perhaps all it needs a little oil to greaze it up or should i clean it with something? If the antenna is gone for good, I am curious what do folks do about that?
Get another power antena and install it? That operation cant be that complicated. However, I am wandering if there is a shark-fin type of antenna that would fit 00 S70? If so could someone enlighten me about that opinion?
Much obliged.
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00 S70 GLT SE








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    Antena Problem S70

    posted by  someone claiming to be Brian on  Wed Jun 30 03:12 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    Had the same problem with my 00 s70. Bought the entire antenna assembly at the dealership for $179. It took me literly 15 minutes to remove and install the new antenna assembly. The dealer wanted $200 in labor stating it was a 2 1/2 job!! Buy the assembly and install it yourself - it is simple!








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    Antena Problem S70

    posted by  someone claiming to be Row on  Thu Jun 24 14:30 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    My 2000 S70 GLT SE antenna broke as well. hopefully you have 50,000 or less miles. dealer said defective part and replaced it under warranty.








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    Antena Problem S70

    posted by  bru on  Thu Jun 24 06:49 CST 2004
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    In addition to volvospeed, use the search function at the bottom right, under things like "antenna clean" or "antenna lube". Lots of prior tips there.
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    We have met the enemy and they is us. [Pogo] S70 T5 cop car : Rough Rider tires& suspension, Walmart fog lights, eBay speakers, ambiance by Pall Mall, trim by Le Duc d'Tape, 8-channel THD by OEM amps








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    Antena Problem S70

    posted by  someone claiming to be 850 owner on  Thu Jun 24 03:09 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    www.volvospeed.com under repairs look for radio








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      Antena Problem S70

      posted by  someone claiming to be Stormin Norman on  Thu Jun 24 10:44 CST 2004 [RELATED]

      I just replaced my mast, which required taking the whole thing out of the trunk to get it apart. I had to chuck one end in a vise and pound on it, cuz the aluminum tube was glued as well as screwed to the plastic housing. Stuck the thing in a deep freeze for a day to help break the glue bond.

      Once I had it apart, I found an incredible amount of dirt on the plastic worm gear of the mast and on the drive gear that pushes it. There actually was nothing wrong with the mast itself, not bent or anything. Just wouldn't come up more than one section due to the dirt blocking the gear.

      The mast is only 22.00 at IPD and they include instructions on how to replace. But if your mast isn't bent, you can probably just pull it apart and clean the whole thing. Not really hard at all.








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        Antena Problem S70

        posted by  KlausC on  Wed Jun 30 14:21 CST 2004
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        Norman,
        You weren't logged in so I am trying to reach you this way. The mast on both of my cars in the driveway are stuck. The large section comes up and down, but the telescoping section doesn't. Neither are bent. Can the mast just be pulled out of the housing? Without breaking the plastic off the bottom end?

        I took the whole thing out of my 850 and played with it. Should I try to take the tube out of the plastic motor housing, or just flush it with very hot water? That assumes, of course, that I can just pull the mast out of the housing.
        I think I will try it on my 780 first, in case I break something. Does anything need to be oiled before I put it back together?

        Thanks,
        Klaus
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        Antena Problem S70

        posted by  someone claiming to be Stormin Norman on  Fri Jun 25 03:38 CST 2004 [RELATED]

        P.S. It really helps to have some kind of 12v power supply to activate the motor in the antenna.







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