R33 Power Aerial - Is There A Fuse?

[Munkyb0y]

My aerial wont go up or down. It just stopped working one day.

Is there a fuse for it somewhere?

Is there a common fault to look for with these?

Are the motors known to just die? Mine isnt making any noise, so it's not likely to be stuck, or trying to work at all.

I already pulled my deck out and checked the power aerial wire was still connected.

[mad082]

did you try connecting a wire straight from the battery onto it to make sure something in the deck isn't stuffed. also may be worth pulling out the plug that controls the height and making sure that it is connected properly

[Munkyb0y]

mine has never had the half/full height control. just full height.

where is that plug? and if i hook 12v to the aerial (blue) wire, will it raise it up?

[mad082]

the plug is about where your left knee sits when in the drivers seat

[Munkyb0y]

thats KINDA helpful. whats it look like? so its a plug, not a switch? ive seen the half/full switches, but i dont have one on my dash.

[Chris Rogers]

S1 or S2 33?

if S1 - tie the blk/red wire to 12v and listen. motor should start. if not peel the rear area out , take a pic and I'll help you.

[Munkyb0y]

hey chris

it's an S1

which black/red wire?

there's a red/green wire hooked up to the headunit power aerial (blue) wire. it was working fine before.

also, while we're at it, what's this for? (see pic). it's bolted inside the rear quarter, just before the aerial.

[Chris Rogers]

hey chris

it's an S1

which black/red wire?

there's a red/green wire hooked up to the headunit power aerial (blue) wire. it was working fine before.

also, while we're at it, what's this for? (see pic). it's bolted inside the rear quarter, just before the aerial.

fuel pump ballast resistor I believe.

ok does it have voltage on that wire in the back? pull the antenna out and check for power on the plug. it should show up in 3 places. one that has +12 on it. one should have +12v key and the last +12v radio.

if all 3 are there then its motor time.

[Munkyb0y]

fuel pump ballast resistor I believe.

ok does it have voltage on that wire in the back? pull the antenna out and check for power on the plug. it should show up in 3 places. one that has +12 on it. one should have +12v key and the last +12v radio.

if all 3 are there then its motor time.

do you mean the wire in the back of the headunit? will check when i get time, in the next 2 days

if thats showing 12v, then i'll take the antenna out of the rear quarter and check for voltage.

[Munkyb0y]

chris, could you give me a quick guide to removing the antenna?

theres only 2 bolts holding the antenna assembly from the inside. is that right?

and do i need to remove the external bit around the tip on the outside of the rear quarter?

i havent had time to get to it yet.

thanks mate

[Chris Rogers]

remove outer ring also. it un screws.

[GTRBOYZ]

IF you really need help I live in Liverpool area in sydney I can give you a hand if u want. I do this for a living, thought I help out a skyline member. Cheers Andy

[Munkyb0y]

IF you really need help I live in Liverpool area in sydney I can give you a hand if u want. I do this for a living, thought I help out a skyline member. Cheers Andy

thanks for the offer mate

i think i've got it covered. now i need to find time to do it. lol

Edited August 31, 2007 by Munkyb0y

[Munkyb0y]

ok, i checked the voltages........finally, and i got 12v constant at one point, 12v on ignition at another 2 points, and 12v on 'tuner' at another point.

looks like the antenna is stuffed. i havent tracked one down yet.

can you answer these 2 questions for me? (refer to pic)

cheers.

[Chris Rogers]

ok bottom item is the water drain tube. that drains teh antenna so when you wash / runthe car trhrough water it doesnt stay in the motor and destroy it.

antenna wwire (top) will unplug. give it a good tug and it will release.

looking at that I think I can find one Identical to it in an aftermarket version.

happy to try if you want to send it up to me.

[Munkyb0y]

ok bottom item is the water drain tube. that drains teh antenna so when you wash / runthe car trhrough water it doesnt stay in the motor and destroy it.

where does it drain to? is there a drain hole somewhere in the rear quater?

you have pm

[Chris Rogers]

outside the car. look in the rear qtr below the antenna. you will see a grommet for it.