antenna motor?

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NEILCAT
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I have a 96 Ford TBIRD and with a power antenna. My problem is that it makes a loud buzzing sound as it is going up and for about 5 seconds after the antenna is fully extended. Just the other day my antenna stopped going down all the way, so it stops 2-3 inches before it is fully back in the car. What could it be, do i need to take it in, is it expensive, and is it possible for me to fix it without taking my car in (I don't have a lot of knowledge of experience working on cars)?
Jul 3, 2007 at 9:12 PM
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JWALTH02
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Well it sounds like a pretty simple fix. The teeth on the plastic strip inside the antenna that makes it go up and down are starting to break off and strip. So it's just a matter of taking off the motor and the antenna and buying a new antenna then re-installing it.
Jul 9, 2007 at 6:06 PM
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NEILCAT
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do you know how I would take the motor off and reinstall it?
Jul 10, 2007 at 8:18 PM
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