Hi!

Could somebody please advise what is the Jaguar part number for the electric antenna on my jaguar XJ6 4.0 1993, American Version..or at least a suitabe replacement.

Mine is old, crooked, does not go all the way up....Time to change. I have decided to keep the radio (DBC6436), so the car will have a 100% authentic look...

Thanks!

 

The antenna is made by Harada industries, part number is LNA4120AA. If the motor is OK you can get a replacement mast, but I opted for a complete (used) unit.
Avg price for working unit on eBay, about $100 or so. AFAIK there is no difference in European and US model XJ40 antennas and quite a few later models (x300 etc) use the same unit.

Larry

 

Hi Portamno,

If your motor still works, you probably just need a new antenna/aerial mast. They're widely available, easy to replace, and inexpensive if you shop around. Here's a current listing on eBay:

Chrome Power Radio Antenna Mast for Jaguar XJ6 XJS | eBay


Your rubber grommet may also be perished. It's Part 6 in the diagram below:




It looks like the grommets are still available from Jaguar:

http://www.jaguarmerriamparts.com/pa...&siteid=215718

To replace the grommet you have to unfasten the motor and drop it down so you can pull the old grommet out and then reinsert the ball end on the top of the motor housing into the underside of the grommet, then install the new antenna mast. Not hard - just a little more time consuming.

Let us know if you need any help and we'll walk you through the process.

Cheers,

Don

 

Don, that mast you referenced in the eBay link (DBC2200) is only good for the Hirschmann antenna (discontinued in 1993 at vin#687218 AFAIK), the OP needs to check his vin as he may have the later Harada unit fitted - the "tail" of the Hirschmann is flat whereas the Harada uses a round tail. Just an FYI.

cheers

Larry

 

Larry,

You raise a good point. I did see the part change at that VIN break, but since the OP described his car as a 1993, and the VINs for that MY ended at 687218 and the 1994 MY began at 687219, I didn't think I needed to bring up the possibility of the Harada antenna and confuse the issue. My impression was that the antenna change came right at the MY break. But you're absolutely right that, given Jaguar's sometimes poor documentation, if the OP's car is very late '93 it could be fitted with the Harada, so he really should confirm before ordering the mast. Thanks for catching that!

Cheers,

Don

 

- Didn't realize 687218 was the end of the 93's - oops!

 

ThaNK YOU SO MUCH lARRY! Will try to get it on e-bay

 

Hi Don. Thanks for the info. I have already order the grommet. Mast engine still working but it goes up and down with ignition. Not with the Radio. I am opting for a new engine and mast, this way I will be 100% sure it works. I am getting "finnicky" as I get older!

 

THANKS for that Info Larry. My VIN is 675945 so I better RECHECK!

 

I have just checked with an e-bay seller from England, which called Jaguar England. It seems that the whole set up (engine and mast) that can (also) be used is part number LMB 4120AA...About 100 bucks delivered to Portugal.

 

Larry/ Don. Thanks for all your input! I am going with whole assembly, LMB 4120 AA, as my car has vin number 675945. SellER GUARANTEES that part will fit. So, just have to wait for shipment...Let's see....

 

Hi Larry: Have just reconfirmed. LNA4120AA is for newer VIN numbers starting with 687219....So, correct part number is LMB4120AA..I gotta criticize "a little" jaguar for unavailability of details. It´s hard and very time consuming to search these things!