Can it be removed for a car wash etc???
Looks as though there is a join, but does not seem to want to rotate at all.
Is there a knack or will brute force win the day.
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I guess its probably seized on its stub, Peugeot's do this too.
If you force it off (molegrips with a rag around them) there's a slight to reasonable chance of it snapping, resulting in a new aerial and base needed (not expensive, usually)
The problem is you cannot get at the threaded part to give it some pluggas or suchlike.
Note: I'm basing this on 306 / 406 stuff, but I expect the Xantia to be very very similar if not the same part.
If you force it off (molegrips with a rag around them) there's a slight to reasonable chance of it snapping, resulting in a new aerial and base needed (not expensive, usually)
The problem is you cannot get at the threaded part to give it some pluggas or suchlike.
Note: I'm basing this on 306 / 406 stuff, but I expect the Xantia to be very very similar if not the same part.
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I used to push it as flat as I could to the roof - didn't snap off and is still in place but I tend to wash the car myself now. A bit of WD40 might help things along.
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Thanks both.
Got a pair of mole grips on the base and the aerial itself, and with a little bit of persuading it came free.
Trying to get a V6 back on the road, and this was one of the minor bits it was missing.
All fitted now though.
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Got a pair of mole grips on the base and the aerial itself, and with a little bit of persuading it came free.
Trying to get a V6 back on the road, and this was one of the minor bits it was missing.
All fitted now though.
Thanks again
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Random tip: Smear a hint of copper grease onto the aerial threads before refitting, just a little bit. As its conductive it won't interfere with signal reception but should stop it seizing on.
Lucky though, they can snap. From memory the aerial 'base' part is cheaper than the 'mast'
Lucky though, they can snap. From memory the aerial 'base' part is cheaper than the 'mast'
Andy.
91 205D-Turbo, gone but still missed
02 106D, TUD5B, gone but not really missed apart from the MPG
91 205D-Turbo, gone but still missed
02 106D, TUD5B, gone but not really missed apart from the MPG