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Author Message   D. Howell (Blackandtan) Member Username: Blackandtan Post Number: 100 Registered: 04-2003 Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2004 - 05:58 pm:    Sometime over recent weeks, without my noticing exactly when, my '95 Disco's antenna has ceased to telescope down when I switch to CD from radio or turn the radio off... it's permanently 'up'... I don't suppose there's some button on my radio I should be double-checking? Or, if not that, a cheap fix? (I'd try a cold shower but that's the point - putting my Disco through the car wash does not seem like a good idea until it can successfully periscope down first.)   Joe Still (Joedisco) Member Username: Joedisco Post Number: 123 Registered: 09-2002 Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 05:24 pm:    Sorry dude. Many of us don't have auto antennas. Good luck.   D. Howell (Blackandtan) Member Username: Blackandtan Post Number: 110 Registered: 04-2003 Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 - 10:55 pm:    Well, the shop is going to try lubrication. I've read elsewhere (or was it here once I finally trawled more carefully through the archives) that a simple replacement antenna (non-automatic) and a little elbow grease is often a good, cheap fix. I actually would've preferred if it were manual. If they made Model T's with a respectable-looking lift and offroad tires, I would probably be driving that... Not long ago I spoke with an automotive industry chap who extolled the virtues of future autos when there will be significantly more solid-state electronics and fewer mechanical parts. I just silently shuddered. (I'm sure others here have plenty of valid opinions in support of the idea of more solid state electronics in vehicles. But still..)   Dave Thomas (Dthomas) New Member Username: Dthomas Post Number: 34 Registered: 11-2003 Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 - 11:25 pm:    Make sure that your antenna is not putting a drain on your battery if it is not extending/retracting all the way. My auto antenna did just that a few months back and drained the battery....put a $12 rubber 'whip' antenna in its place and have been pretty happy. I will probably put a similar auto antenna back in at some point...the one I had gave really good reception in remote areas.   D. Howell (Blackandtan) Member Username: Blackandtan Post Number: 112 Registered: 04-2003 Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 - 11:44 pm:    Thanks for the tip.