Antenna problem - United Bimmer Community

**mzbmw325i** · 07-18-2007, 06:56 PM

my rear fishing poll as i refer to the OEM antenna is not moving, it is always up, i turn on/off the stereo i hear no movement on the back, should i check the connections behind the stereo, what should i look for on the antenna.

i want to do the z3 antenna base replacement but i can't find used antenna base around town, new one is $100!!!

**c1apton** · 07-18-2007, 07:10 PM

have you checked Pelican parts & other BMW specialty co.s? $100 for a "Z" antenna isn't that expensive (ask any Z owner)

nick_318is · 07-18-2007, 10:26 PM

Im guessing the motor for the antenna is shot. Might want to pull the carpeting out from the back and make sure the connections are all good, also check the fuses. more then likely its shot, there are some diys on the z anntenna base but i dont recall pricing, that less than a replacement motor.

**steve316** · 07-19-2007, 07:53 AM

where is the ariel on a e36. this probably sounds like a stupic question but i cant see it any where. is it in the windscreen or something?

**c1apton** · 07-19-2007, 08:04 AM

It's combined w/ your rear window defroster.

**steve316** · 07-19-2007, 08:16 AM

ahh, thought it was something like that, my radio reception is pants

is the ariel the two lines going up the back window?

**mzbmw325i** · 07-20-2007, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c1apton

have you checked Pelican parts & other BMW specialty co.s? $100 for a "Z" antenna isn't that expensive (ask any Z owner)

yeah but it's 100 bucks man, just for a tiny little square-ish box. i can buy me a nice aged scotch for that much

i am going to open up the carpeting over the weekend, i have to find a way to bring it down at least, i don't want it sticking out, it bugs me.

is there a separate fuse just for the antenna it self i don't know about?

**celsdogg** · 07-20-2007, 04:20 PM

^^^ #28 fuse should be a 30 amp that does the antenna and the lighter.

if your motor isnt shot, try replacing the antenna mast. the mast has a nylon pull (some with teeth, some without) and sometimes that can be broken.

**mzbmw325i** · 07-20-2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by celsdogg

^^^ #28 fuse should be a 30 amp that does the antenna and the lighter.

if your motor isnt shot, try replacing the antenna mast. the mast has a nylon pull (some with teeth, some without) and sometimes that can be broken.

it was the fuse, thanks man, once i changed it, turned the stereo on, the antenna moved just a bit, i can hear the motor running but the antenna wouldn't go down, i pushed it down myself and unplugged the power to the antenna, that should do it for now, no more fishing pole sticking out

. thanks

**Numark318i** · 07-20-2007, 11:05 PM

i had the same problem with mine. turned out the mast was dirty and seied. So...just get a new mast. Itllmove p and down like new.

**celsdogg** · 07-20-2007, 11:11 PM

yup, i knew it was the antenna mast. they are really easy to replace. i love turning on the radio so people can see it go. yeah, my bimmer is 17 years old, but she works like she just came outta the Munich plant