VP Electric Antenna issue

[Pickled]

Hello, I recently picked up a grandpa spec VP Berlina, the electric antenna was not going down all the way and clicking at the end of it's cycle, I replaced it with a new antenna and mast, it goes up and down perfect now but still clicks 3 or 4 times at the end of it's cycle.

Any suggestions on what could be causing this?

Regards,
Chris

[david dubbo]

the travel on the motor is more than the length of the antenna wouldnt worry about it as mine has been doing it for 10 years

[Pickled]

the travel on the motor is more than the length of the antenna wouldnt worry about it as mine has been doing it for 10 years

I'm not worried at all, but previous Holdens I've had never did it, and I figured replacing the mast would fix the clicking also, it can't be normal?

[mr calais 5.0]

Where did you get the new mast.. Mine is bent

[Pickled]

Antenna Aerial Mast & Rope Commodore VN VP VR VS VT VX | eBay

[mr calais 5.0]

Cool thanks.. Will have to get it when the pay goes in

[hi_ryder]

ive mounted a hidden antenna under my dash, splice it into the 12v on the head unit and mount it at least 2 inches from metal and its good to go... been working for 3 years

[Pickled]

ive mounted a hidden antenna under my dash, splice it into the 12v on the head unit and mount it at least 2 inches from metal and its good to go... been working for 3 years

Thanks for your reply but this doesn't help my issue at all.

[elmaso]

its just the line (rope as its called) on the aftermarket mast that's a few teeth to long, you could just take it out and snip a few off or just live with it.

[Pickled]

its just the line (rope as its called) on the aftermarket mast that's a few teeth to long, you could just take it out and snip a few off or just live with it.

I don't think that's the case, the line on the aftermarket mast would be the proper length.

Anyone that's actually been in the same boat as me after replacing their mast?

[VQ-Assault]

make sure the car is earthed properly. also with the adjuster switch on the cluster go all the way up before it clicks and all the way down before it clicks. after that should be okay

[hi_ryder]

Thanks for your reply but this doesn't help my issue at all.

it does if you buy one....

[Pickled]

it does if you buy one....

I don't want to buy another antenna, mine works fine it just clicks at the end of it's cycle.

Thanks again for another pointless post.

[hi_ryder]

I don't want to buy another antenna, mine works fine it just clicks at the end of it's cycle.

Thanks again for another pointless post.

no probs anytime

[mr calais 5.0]

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[mr calais 5.0]

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