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Power antenna

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by old4runnerguy, Aug 28, 2021.

  1. Aug 28, 2021 at 4:57 PM
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    old4runnerguy

    old4runnerguy [OP] New Member

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    Another related thread prompted me to post/ask....

    Years ago my power antenna quit working. I took it to many repair shops, I bought numerous replacement antennas. Nothing worked.

    Finally chatted with a mechanic at a dealership which explained, due to some "technology" (which is over my head) built into Toyota's factory installed radios, only OEM power antennas will work. I finally installed an el cheapo, generic antenna. But to this day I don't like it!

    Are there any other work-arounds to finding a workable power antenna - or is what said mechanic told me the truth? Only costly, OEM, Toyota ones will work with a factory installed radio?
     
  2. Aug 29, 2021 at 9:19 AM
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    trlhiker

    trlhiker Lazy Bum

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    Replace the radio with a modern one and just use the stick antenna. My antenna quit working years ago but it stays fully extended so I left it alone. Radio was replaced when I went to cd's.
     

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