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Replacement for the silly antenna that I don't use

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Kronn8, Aug 2, 2014.

  1. Kronn8

    Kronn8 Junior Member

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    I have XM Radio, but I don't use it. Nor do I use conventional radio. (I stream music over my phone.)

    I think this antenna looks really silly. It reminds me of the Jetsons or the Great Gazoo from the Flintstones.

    Is there a "blank" that I could screw in? Unscrewing my current antenna exposes the metal threads, and I don't want them to corrode.

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    #1 Kronn8, Aug 2, 2014
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    Mendel Leisk EGR Fanatic

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    Is that just for XM radio?? Oh hang on, you're not using any radio. Still, curious.

    Maybe you could just put a dab of clear silicone caulk, not enough to gum up the threads.

    (This is starting to go Freudian methinks...)
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Aug 2, 2014
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    I believe so. I've seen other threads about a Japanese sharkfin antenna that said it wouldn't fit on models with XM radio.
     
    #3 Kronn8, Aug 2, 2014
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    I know that it's *at least* for XM Radio. I've seen other threads about a Japanese sharkfin antenna that said it wouldn't fit on models with XM radio.
     
    #4 Kronn8, Aug 2, 2014
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    The thread is M5x.8 which is close to 3/16 inch. They sell vinyl screw protector caps at the hardware stores like True Value or Ace in the little parts drawers. Usually they are less than a dollar.

    Coat the thread in a glue like the silicone based Super Glue "Fix-All" adhesive that they Sell at Dollar Tree. I use it often to seal screw threads from corrosion.

    It will prevent corrosion and can easily be removed to reinstall the antenna.
     
    #5 Mike500, Aug 2, 2014
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    I think that is the AM/FM antenna. I understood that the XM antenna was the wiggly lines in the small window to the right rear.
     
    #6 kenmce, Aug 4, 2014
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    #7 Photastic052, Aug 7, 2014
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