Anybody have any idea where I might be able to find a used or rebuilt antenna motor for a 2005 XK8. I have been told mine is about to go.

Thanks

 

Welcome to the forum pss8300,

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Graham

 

The motor is going or the mast? Replace the mast (easy) and see if that resolves your issue.

 

I have been told I need a new motor. Antenna goes up and down but there is loud clicking noise for about ten seconds when the antenna goes up (not down). Should I get a new motor and where?

 

Thanks for your quick response.
I have been told I need a new motor. Antenna goes up and down but there is loud clicking noise for about ten seconds when the antenna goes up (not down). Antenna is not bent.
Thoughts?
Thanks

 

I'm thinking about taking mine out entirely and doing WhiteXKR's hidden antenna mod. Not for sure, PM me in a week if you still need one. Might be doing this upgrade some night this week now that I have all the parts needed.

 

Can you tell by listening whether the motor is running while the antenna is failing to go down?

 

Actually went ahead and did my hidden antenna mod today so I no longer need my motor, but there's a problem with pulling it out first. What plugs that hole in the fender? I'm going to investigate...

 

For what its worth, my antenna started acting intermittently so I assumed it would need replacement. By this I mean it would try to raise but sometimes stop short.

I decided to give it a a good rub down with some dry lubricant. While doing this I also made an effort to straighten it out as the mast had developed an arc shape. After this the antenna has not had any problems. Based on this I think an occasional antenna lube is part of my growing PM list.

 

Let me know how it works for you. Maybe I should go the hidden route?!?!

 

A replacement aftermarket mast would probably have solved the issue straightaway.

Once they get a bend or arc, it puts a lot of strain on the plastic teeth that raise and lower the mast and can start to break them off.

Graham