Electric Antenna installation on standard/non Electric ant VN/VP

[AlpineRaven]

I have VN Commodore S wagon, didn't have cruise/electric antenna at all, I've managed to track down an single wire loom (From Cruise control module to switch) for cruise control assembly and will install it in my VN, as far I know that there is 2 buttons for Electric antenna, and might as well install it at the same time, I've sourced 3 items - buttons that came with Cruise control, antenna module & control box?¿ (shown picture below) is there anything else I am missing out on? is the wire loom already there from Radio - switch on the surround etc?

Picture of the control box -
Is this correct one?

Anything else?
Cheers & thanks
AP

[1991_Vn2nV]

Yep thats the aerial module.

Please note that this module will not work with Aerpro aftermarkt aerials. This module will only work the genuine item normally.

However there are 2 or 3 different modules from the VN's and more from VP/VR/VS which is why the Aerpro aerials arent compatible (designed for VN-VS but across that range there are several modules). The aerial will go straight back down all the time.

My reccomendation? Lose the module. Wire the aerial straight to the Radio... so dont have the module in between.

This means: Radio on, aerial up. Radio off, aerial down. No working buttons though on ya dash.

[anton1o]

hrmm my berlina never had a on/off switch for Antenna.. on = up off = down.

[1991_Vn2nV]

hrmm my berlina never had a on/off switch for Antenna.. on = up off = down.

If it came with an electric antenna stock, it had the buttons.

[lazza44]

I just replaced my electric aerial in my vn berlina with a brand new genuine one and it goes up even when a cd is playing...is this normal?( I have a pioneer head unit) I also thought the module remembered how high the aerial was previously and only went that high the next time you turn ya car on? am i wrong? cause it goes nearly all the way up every time so I just use the button to put it down.

[timmy_tam]

mine doesn't go up or down when swithcing to head unit

is it the motor or module?

[1991_Vn2nV]

When you turn the headunit ON, it should go up aprrox 3/4? Or there abouts. It does not remember the exact height from last time when you turn the car on either.

But there may be some slight variations depending on which module you have. i.e. some go up and then down everytime the headunit is turned on, then you gotta put it up again yourself with the buttons. That is just plain silly as it increases wear in my opinion. Other modules like the later VN ones go up and stop.

[1991_Vn2nV]

mine doesn't go up or down when swithcing to head unit

is it the motor or module?

If it doesnt go up or down when switching ON the headunit, its probably got something to do with how its wired to the headunit rather than the module.

If it doent go up or down full stop (with the buttons either) then again I would say its wiring somewhere, loose connection or plug. When the motor goes it makes a bad noise. With the module, normally it either stays up or stays down (most often will go straight back down when you try to put it up - similar to when you fit an Aerpro aerial with the VN module). So if it does nothing, its a wiring/connection problem.

[lazza44]

thanks for that info..mine goes up about 3/4 when you turn the head unit on and stays there. I was just hoping it would only go up when the radio was on, not playing cd's.

[fazz1977]

Is it possible someone could post a pic or 2 of how to get to the electric aerial inside the guard? I have a great working motor (not connected, but works good when it is) but the aerial it's self is snapped off and I can replace the aerial and drive band for about $10 instead of $100 plus for the whole assembly.

[dans_vz]

you have to turn your wheel so you can access all the screws for the mud guard/flap. take the mud guard off and you will see the aerial motor inside.

[mr calais 5.0]

Sorry to dig a old thread but can someone put a pic of the module your talking about.. Mine is the aero aerial and goes down and won't stay up.. Can I just wire the aerial to the accessories or see if the jvc head unit has a aerial out.. Just need a pic so I know what I'm looking for. Thanks guys