Re: Power Antenna fails to retract

[PDLJames <jamesp@sk.sympatico.ca>]

Mark Granoff wrote:
> 
> In the last month or so, the power antenna on my '94 90CSQ occassionally
> fails to retract completely. A gentle downward nudge usually does the
> trick. But this morning that didn't work. Making it go up again, then down
> (engaging the electrical system, I guess, with the key in the ignition)
> worked.
> 
> What's the cause?
> 
> What's the solution? Grease, perhaps?
> 
 Try extending the antenna and use a bit of chrome polish to clean it.
Let it cycle then clean it again, repeat till all gunk and polish are
gone. This may help
it retract. At least it is shiny now ;)...

Any oil or grease will gather road grunge and finish it off .....

> 
> Thanks,
> -Mark
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 Cheez , it took me 30 seconds to realize this .sig was in English.....

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 Patrick James
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