2001 integra - antenna won't retract anymore - Honda Forum / Acura Forum

integ07 · 08-04-2006, 11:56 PM

one day my antenna just stopped moving and i cant place it back inside.

when i turn off the radio I can hear it trying to retract but the actual antenna doesn't budge.

do i need to replace it? or is there a simple way to fix it?

thanks for all the help.

Sirfallsalot243 · 08-05-2006, 01:05 AM

Its pretty common for integras. You can replace it with a new OEM one (you can find them on the forums for about $35) or you can buy a nice looking S2000 antenna.

racing_effects · 08-05-2006, 03:28 AM

i believe there is a string in the antenna that string might be broken. i have read alot of forums on it but i can't remember what its called.

Mr GSR · 08-05-2006, 05:55 AM

The plastic "chain" inside the antenna is broken. It's kind of a bitch to only replace that chain. If I was in your position, I would do the S2000 antenna mod. Or you can find some thing called the Shark Attack antenna on eBay. I have one and it looks very nice, clean. I went with this becasue it cost about as much as an OEM antenna and looks so much better.

female four · 08-05-2006, 06:07 AM

Whats everyone is talking about is the antenna mask. You basically have to open up the antenna model and pull the remaining part out if it has indeed broke.

White98LS · 08-07-2006, 10:10 AM

I have the whole antenna setup ready to bolt in for $25 shipped if you want. It's a lot easier to just replace the whole thing. Or you can do the S2000 antenna conversion for not too much more $.