Disable antenna motor?

[2003TLC]

I have a busted antenna mast and have no interest in putting new one in (picks up signal just fine with mast always down). But the antenna motor runs when when I turn the cruiser on and off. Anyone know how to disable the motor? Is there a plug at the motor u have to pull? A fuse maybe?

Thanks!

 

[NUKEM]

I think I remember something about the antenna controller in the in cabin air filter thread? Black box behind the glove box...?
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/cabin-air-filter-conversion-lc100-to-lx470.501701/

 

[Trunk Monkey]

There's a plug right on the motor too, but it's behind the fender skirt. Be prepared to break a dozen body clips getting to it.

 

[2003TLC]

Unplugged at the motor and all good now. Goodbye power antenna, good riddance!


...via IH8MUD app

 

[harrell79cj5]

In case anybody wants to replace the automatic antenna with a regular one. This one will fit and matches the contour of the body good as well. The only thing is I found the cable to be just a little short and needed an extension. I also had to screw the attachment point inside the wheel well(with the inner cover removed) with a sheet metal screw.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-M8m1UMWwrBp/p_12044TY23/Toyota-Subaru-Antenna.html

 

[Cmcm3]

Why get rid of it if it's just a broken mast? The car wash didn't lower mine this week and it broke in half. Replacement cost 15 bucks and I watched the guy R and R it with one wrench and 90 seconds.

 

[DomSmith]

My antenna stays down if I use the switch to drop it down. Never tries to go back up on it's own...

 

[eMINIS]

Why get rid of it if it's just a broken mast? The car wash didn't lower mine this week and it broke in half. Replacement cost 15 bucks and I watched the guy R and R it with one wrench and 90 seconds.

Is this the antenna mast you bought? I need a replacement.
http://www.antennamastsrus.com/Toyota/Land Cruiser/Land Cruiser 1998-2004.htm

 

[hoser]

I have not had good luck with aftermarket antennas. One would not stay secured after a few months. It would pop out and dangle from geared plastic line. The other antenna didn't even fit.

I say go OE.