Aerial installation

LVarnham · April 7

I’ve tried to replace the aerial - have taken apart the motor and taken out the plastic/nylon from the old aerial and replaced it with a new one (as per the 3 videos on YouTube). All seemed fine, until I turned on the stereo again and the aerial didn’t extend. Dismantled it again and found that the plastic/nylon had come away from the metal aerial. So it seems that the motor is pulling too much of the plastic and it’s breaking the aerial.

Any ideas? New motor or am I doing something wrong? Thanks.

Mossypossy · April 7

Are you putting the teeth side of the plastic towards the rear of vehicle?

Mossypossy · April 7

Also was it OEM or cheap Chinese replacement?

LVarnham · April 8

Hi Steve - yes to the 1st question and yes to the 2nd question. Where would you suggest I buy the replacement aerial? Thanks!

Nigel Coleman · April 8

Glyn added this excellent Technical update about replacing the aerial without removing the boot trim and motor by just using 2 buttons on the stereo:

Link at bottom of following post:-

(8).pdf https://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/143319-newbie-with-2006-facelift-model/?do=findComment&comment=1294787

also:

Lexus SC430 Soarer 02-10 Radio Antennenstab Antenna Mast Antenne | eBay

Yes it is important that the teeth are facing towards the back of the car.

LVarnham · April 14

Thanks all - that's now working. However....

I had my windscreen replaced a while ago due to a crackm and while the aerial now works, I'm not getting any FM - so assuming it's the new windscreen......