#5573, "ELECTRIC ANTENNA?" Mar-11-03 01:48 PM by solareclipsegurl
I have the manual antenna in my RS.. and i want to get an electric one.. i have seen some universals on ebay..but am afraid to buy because i dont know if it will really fit and dont wanna waste 50 bux if it doesnt.. so my ques. is..
has anyone bought an electric antenna for their car, wether it was a direct replacement for the original electric antenna or a replacement for the manual antenna? where did u get it from and how much did u pay???
#5574, "RE: ELECTRIC ANTENNA?" In response to Reply # 0
iv seen quite a few from mitsubishi's on there....about 30-40 bucks. i believe all mitsu antennas are interchangable. im pretty sure most generic universal ones will work in any car so search around. i think smoeone did a write up on how to change them over as well...hope this helps.
#5575, "RE: ELECTRIC ANTENNA?" In response to Reply # 1
I have a GS and the power antenna on it broke (luckily in the up position). Just recently I replaced it with an aftermarket unit, and it works great. I would suggest buying either a Hirshmann or a Harada, as they seem to be the most recommended on the user groups. The only problem i would see for you would be powering it since you dont likely have the stock harness for it back there. I live in Denver if you need any help. or you can IM me and I can help you with it. -chris b. djtrickee@earthlink.net
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#5577, "RE: ELECTRIC ANTENNA?" In response to Reply # 3 Mar-11-03 03:27 PM by djtrickee
hehe- I thought the same thing. Except for some reason Mitsu decided to build a power antenna with 7 wires instead of using 3 like all the aftermarket antennas. I dont know why or what the hell they were thinking. But after a couple of minutes with my handy-dandy voltmeter and switching on and off the car and radio, I figured out what they are all for except 1!! in the stock harness is: 1.) Always on Positive 2.) ACC positive 3.) Ground 4.) Remote on from stereo- not blue! 5.) Unknown- Brown wire 6.) Cant remember without looking 7.) Antenna cable
All you really need with aftermarket is Always on Positive, ACC positive or Remote lead, Ground, and Antenna cable.
Hit me up on IM or email for more info.
OH yea and I paid $34 on Ebay for a nice Black Masted power antenna. Looks sweet to match the black car.
Install was easy except for the goofy wiring. -Chris b.
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#5578, "RE: ELECTRIC ANTENNA?" In response to Reply # 4
hey thanx for the info guys.. i do know that i have a factory harness for the electric antenna .. so hooking it up shouldnt be to bad=).. i'll check on the Hirshmann and Harada. I might also talk to Forced Induction here in CO.. Mike over there always seems to find me what i need for a really good price..and if it doesnt work.. then i'm not stuck with it=).. I'll let ya all know once i get it in... =)
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