power antenna switch (1 Viewer)

[SoCalCruiser]

I have a power antenna up-down button right above the stereo but it doesn't work. has anyone had any experience with this?

 

[Beowulf]

On your 97 the antenna is automatic. It completely descends into the fender when the radio is turned off (or a CD or ignition off) and it extends when the radio is turned on. The up/down buttons give manual control and set the desired height of the mast. For daily use, you never touch the buttons on a 97.

Does this describe the way yours works? If not, then the problem is probably the plastic gear in the motor, not the buttons.

-B-

 

[T Y L E R]

Aftermarket stereo ?

Either way check that the [glow=blue,20000,30000]blue[/glow] wire is hooked up .

 

[SoCalCruiser]

Exactly. Works fine doing everything else its supposed to, but have no manual control over it via the button. A real PITA when going through the car wash.
Although, it doesn't go down when I turn the radio off. Only when I turn the ignition off. ? Normal?

 

[CDN_Cruiser]

Nope, not normal. It should go down when you turn the stereo off or where you switch to CD (and when you turn the truck off) - sounds like it's the wire Tyler mentioned.

Cheers, Hugh