I've decided to fix my broken antenna. The actual mast is broken with nothing obvious in the hole. Apparently there are different antenna options on the Montero. I looked in the owners manual for a antenna fuse but saw no mention. When I turn on the stereo I don't hear a motor either. So short of pulling the fender liner is there any other way to figure out what kind of antenna I have? ( powered vs manual)
How to tell if broken attend is powered?
- Thread starter mike5
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Hi James,
Thanks for the info. I've never seen that button. But I did figure out a few things.
In my case, someone had unplugged the wiring harness from the antenna motor so it would not keep working. As soon as I hooked it up it started to work. The way the Montero is, when you tun the radio on or off, a relay kicks on (under the stereo, you can hear it) that activates the antenna motor. So now I need to order a OEM antenna mast.
Since I had to remove the fender liner, I broke a few clips. Can anyone give me a part number or name/size so I can get some more? Please see pic for reference.
Thanks for the info. I've never seen that button. But I did figure out a few things.
In my case, someone had unplugged the wiring harness from the antenna motor so it would not keep working. As soon as I hooked it up it started to work. The way the Montero is, when you tun the radio on or off, a relay kicks on (under the stereo, you can hear it) that activates the antenna motor. So now I need to order a OEM antenna mast.
Since I had to remove the fender liner, I broke a few clips. Can anyone give me a part number or name/size so I can get some more? Please see pic for reference.
SoCalMonty
Explorer
AFAIK, US-Spec vehicles did not get the button to lower the antenna. They came up when you turned the radio on, and went down when you turned it off.
Mine snapped off, and I've replaced it with a 14" flexible antenna. Well...I bought the replacement antenna...I haven't actually replaced it yet. lol.
Check to see if there's a fuse listed for the antenna. I don't see many manual antennas on US vehicles (I've only ever seen power in the junkyards). I'd guess it's a power antenna.
Mine snapped off, and I've replaced it with a 14" flexible antenna. Well...I bought the replacement antenna...I haven't actually replaced it yet. lol.
Check to see if there's a fuse listed for the antenna. I don't see many manual antennas on US vehicles (I've only ever seen power in the junkyards). I'd guess it's a power antenna.
SoCalMonty
Explorer
Well, you can always go aftermarket and get the flexible mast type...less chance of breakage.
off-roader
Expedition Leader
Have you tried looking it up in the Mitsu ASA program? You can download the program at mitsubishilinks.com. Runs on a windows PC or a windows VM on a Mac.
Off Roader,
The dealers finally pissed me off enough and I got ASA loaded up. Took 5 min but I think I got my answer: MB406894
Off to the dealer tomorrow and hopefully buy a few clips.
With the general lack of info on the internet for Montero parts I'm going to be using ASA quite a bit.
Thanks again (I know you've told me many times to get it).
Mike
The dealers finally pissed me off enough and I got ASA loaded up. Took 5 min but I think I got my answer: MB406894
Off to the dealer tomorrow and hopefully buy a few clips.
With the general lack of info on the internet for Montero parts I'm going to be using ASA quite a bit.
Thanks again (I know you've told me many times to get it).
Mike
off-roader
Expedition Leader
Mike, yeah dealers are very adept at doing that LOL... I'm sure the ASA program install was relatively simple and painless right? Plus now you don't need to rely on those dealers just for a part number.
Inyo_man
Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining.
The mast on my rig broke off as well...
I ordered an OEM replacement and was able to install the new mast without digging into the wheel well.
Remove the bezel.
With the radio powered, offer the end of the new mast into the hole and have someone power down the radio.
The new mast will load into the motor.
I installed a switch that controls the power to the mast. Now it only operates when I want. (great mod IMO).
I ordered an OEM replacement and was able to install the new mast without digging into the wheel well.
Remove the bezel.
With the radio powered, offer the end of the new mast into the hole and have someone power down the radio.
The new mast will load into the motor.
I installed a switch that controls the power to the mast. Now it only operates when I want. (great mod IMO).
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off-roader
Expedition Leader
Ok. Yeah I know how the install goes as I've installed it onto multiple pc's at home and at work. Its funny how so many others are so resistant to installing it on their system and instead rely on others to tell them the part numbers they require.
Same goes for downloading the pdf's for the various FSM's although I can totally understand if they have a slow internet connection.
Inyo_man
Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining.
Sorry, I'm not very good at writing up installs in the step-by-step fashion with photos...
However, I tackled it like this:
First, pull the radio and identify the power supply to your mast.
Next, splice into the wire and run it through a switch (I used a low profile rocker switch and mounted it in the recessed area below the ignition side of the dash).
Finally, test and then reinstall the radio.
I recall it taking about an hour or two, including the new mast install.
HTH
