[bosco 02]

Just purchased a 02 Eldorado ETC 54,000 miles:thumbsup:Question I have is the power antenna only suppose to come up about a foot or am i missing a couple feet inside yet? It comes up when you turn it on and go's down when you turn it off . Is this normal? Thanks.

 

[johnny kannapo]

Thats is a problem. If you do a search on the subject N*caddy has a good thread with pics & step by step repair of a common problem that can be fixed.

I have a receipt for antenna replacement from the previous owner and it cost $650. I know the assembly can be bought for far less but if you have any yankee ingenuity, you may be able to fix it yourself for zip.

 

[bosco 02]

Thanks I will try that. Not spending $650.00 ouch

 

[SonSeville]

FWIW I bought a Hirschmann antenna for about $50 on ebay. In the extended position it is about 8 inches longer than the stock antenna and, coupled with a decent receiver routinely pulls in my favorite FM that has it's transmitter a good 120 miles away. The new antenna installed easily and in the retracted position is indistinguishable from stock.

$650 for an antenna? For that money it should be made from solid gold.

 

[powercaddy]

Any local auto parts store has power antenna replacements for GM vehicles that work just fine. Goes for between 25-60 dollars depending on size and quality. The damned thing even comes with "how-to" installation instructions, so its dummy proof least to say. 650$ is an insane amount for an antenna:suspect: It should come with reception for teleporting adult entertainment lap dances at the driver seat if its 650!