Antenna mount torn loose

[rmcobb]

Well, 4 weeks into ownership and I notice the antenna mount is loose. Dealership says it has been hit or taken thru a car wash....which I've never done. Happened somewhere ??? prior to me picking it up. So, damage to the roof dictates full removal and replacement with a new antenna. They say they can bend the metal back down such that the new antenna will fit and attach. We'll see. At least they are stepping up and taking responsibility.

Can't take it thru a car wash?? Researching this, it appears they say you must remove the antenna prior to going thru a car wash. Just can't believe it would do this type of damage. I see alot of folks have gone to a stubby antenna, which sounds like a good idea.

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[mjpjr45]

I had the one on my old fusion sport ripped off in a car. As soon as I got my Ranger I got one of the little stubby ones. It looks better and works just as well. Got it on Amazon for like $15.

 

[superj]

man, i have opened this thread two or three times and it always makes me scared to go through the car wash. i guess i need to get a stubby antenna

 

[superj]

i had to screen shot this and send it to my son.

 

[Awirez]

Hold on, that terrible looking punched hole is how they make the hole for the wire pass-thru?

And then, what holds the antenna base is just adhesive?

I hope I'm wrong.

 

[smokinjoe64]

Well, 4 weeks into ownership and I notice the antenna mount is loose. Dealership says it has been hit or taken thru a car wash....which I've never done. Happened somewhere ??? prior to me picking it up. So, damage to the roof dictates full removal and replacement with a new antenna. They say they can bend the metal back down such that the new antenna will fit and attach. We'll see. At least they are stepping up and taking responsibility.

Can't take it thru a car wash?? Researching this, it appears they say you must remove the antenna prior to going thru a car wash. Just can't believe it would do this type of damage. I see alot of folks have gone to a stubby antenna, which sounds like a good idea.

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[rmcobb]

Hold on, that terrible looking punched hole is how they make the hole for the wire pass-thru?

And then, what holds the antenna base is just adhesive?

I hope I'm wrong.

You're right in that the hole is the pass thru for the wires, but the way they explained it to me is that the antenna has a clamp feature that they do from the inside (they drop the headliner to attach). Don't think there is any adhesive involved. They said my antenna cannot be reused and will require a new antenna. The issue is that the metal, once flattened back down, will it still be strong enough to hold it down tight enough. The body shop will be making this determination. Fingers crossed!

 

[superj]

we have one touchless carwash near my house. i had to google and ask around because a bunch are listed as touchless, but are not actually.

i think i will just stick with washing mine at the self wash place, like back in the old days

 

[CACTUSGREYFX4]

I have taken mine thru our touchless one a half dozen times. No damage other than the spray jets don't get the side steps 100% clean.

 

[ZilWin]

How does the antenna come out? does it unscrew from the base mount?

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