Electric Antenna Clicking

[Hardstylin]

Whenever my electric antenna goes up or down, it will click a few times, as it thinks it's either lower or higher than it actually is.

I'm aware it's a common issue, can anyone shed some light on how to fix it?

Cheers

[TVR-190]

Same with my car, and my friends VX for that matter.

[kniever]

i think the only way to fix it is to replace it, mine does the same thing and is pretty loud but ive just been too lazy to do it

[Hardstylin]

i think the only way to fix it is to replace it, mine does the same thing and is pretty loud but ive just been too lazy to do it

Argh, that sucks, I've replaced it twice already, the first time it was an aftermarket antenna so it didn't work, and this one clicks.

On a side note, I read/copied this from the Holden Faults website for a VP:

Power antenna - Power antennas can develop a parking problem, i.e. they do not descend all the way, or consistently clunk during operation. Inside the power antenna mast is a plastic ribbed rope which is connected to cogs inside the power antenna motor. Either through moisture buildup inside the antenna from inadequate drainage, or plastic fatigue, the rope can break or lose teeth. New Mast and Rope assemblies are available through GMH dealers, be need to be fitted and retimed accordingly to ensure correct operation. Power antennas are controlled by a module, which is located on the left side of the dash, behind the glove box. The stereo triggers the module, and therefore the antenna will only stay up if the stereo is on. The module controls the height that the antenna will extend to, and this can be increased or decreased by the binnacle switch on the dash. The modules can be faulty, causing the antenna not to work, or to work intermittently. Modules are not all preset the same. Some may lift the antenna mast up to the limit, where as some may only lift them a few inches.

Power antenna mast and rope - Part number VS18188

Power antenna module - Part number 92029494

[Z2TT]

Anybody have more info on this?

Mine doesn't click when operating, but clicks when fully down about 5 clicks, and same when fully up I think.
What could be causing this, a faulty BCM running the motor for too long?

I have a VS by the way so I take it the power antenna is controlled by the BCM where on earlier cars it was a separate unit.

Thanks.

[VNCommyBeast]

are you saying it's not meant to do that? lol