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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Marlarobyn, Oct 10, 2012.

  1. Marlarobyn

    Marlarobyn New Member

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    my radio antenna is loose. Wrapping it at the base with tape,
    where do I find a replacement without going to the dealership
     
    #1 Marlarobyn, Oct 10, 2012
  2. edthefox5

    edthefox5 Senior Member

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    Prius Shop here sells a Sharkfin or eBay for the stock antenna.
     
    #2 edthefox5, Oct 10, 2012
  3. dhanson865

    dhanson865 Expert and Devil's advocate

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    The antenna just screws in like a light bulb. If you screw it back and it holds you don't have to spend any money. If you unscrew it the threads should look clean / even spiral if you notice damage on the part you take off buy a new one, if the part you take off looks good the base threads might be damaged.

    If you need to buy a replacment antenna I wouldn't pay much over $5 as you can get a new antenna around that price.

    See cheap shorty antenna that works | PriusChat if you want to see the one I got for just over $4.

    I don't know what it would cost if the base were damaged.
     
    #3 dhanson865, Oct 10, 2012
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  4. ahmeow

    ahmeow Prius Lover

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    If it's loosen at the base,OP needs to tighter the nuts at the roof inside the car under the antenna. Need to take out the roof cover and tighten the nut there. Yes change to a shark fin can save the work of tightening the nut. See whether the connection is still good when you install the shark fin. Good luck.
     
    #4 ahmeow, Oct 10, 2012
  5. KK6PD

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    Tape?
    Really??
    Since you are not mechanically inclined, just let the dealer fix it!
    It might still be under warranty?
    Got a mechanically inclined friend you trust, ask him/her for an assist, other wise, it's really dealer time!
     
    #5 KK6PD, Oct 10, 2012
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