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Re: Antenna & cable
At 12:41 AM 12/14/98 -0500, you wrote:
>While wrestling with the radio in my CGT, I noticed the end of the antenna
>cable had worn thru and was no longer providing a connection. I purchased a
>non solder repair part from Radio Shack only to find that the cable has no
>center wire. I cut it back three times (almost three inches) and still no
>wire. Dreading the thought of stringing a new cable from the trunk, I checked
>the cable at the antenna to find another "unique" connection. What are my
>options? I want to replace the radio, but there will be no point if I have a
>non functional antenna. Any BTDT experience? TIA.
>
>Dennis Graber
>85 CGT
>91 100
>96 LT4
Hi Dennis,
Yes there is a center wire, but its extremely tiny-a single 32 ga or
smaller. Forget about fixing it though. Best bet is to replace the whole
thing from a junker. Just need to remove the driver's seat and rear seat
back. Best if you can find a "u-pull-it" type junkyard. Cable can be had
for < $5 and any Audi will do. You just need one that looks in good shape,
i.e., never had the head end spliced or cut.
HTH,
-Tony
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Tony Lum 1987 5000CS Turbo Quattro
Berkeley, California, U.S.A. 1985 4000CS Quattro
Audi Owner/Driver/Mechanic by Necessity ;^) 1980 5000S Sedan
QCUSA Member #6885 1987.5 Coupe GT
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