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Stuck antenna blowing fuse??
I keep blowing the fuse which powers my radio. At the same time my antenna seems stuck (it usually goes up and down as you turn on/off radio). Is it possible/likely that a stuck antenna could be blowing this fuse. Are the radio and antenna on the same circuit. My car is a 85 300td. Thanks
Brett
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is there a switch on your dash for raising the antenna? turn it off and see if the radio fuse still pops...
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An eletric motor that cannot turn draws a lot of amps, gets really hot and then acts like a direct short, which blows the fuse. Do the test VS suggested.
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I have found that a lot of these antennas get water in them, if you remove the cover on it you'll be able to tell if its full of water and shorting out the motor.
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mine was drawing 9 amps and running the batt. down while parked, but not blowing the fuse. definitely possible.
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Not the antenna..Checked the fuse diagram and the antenna isn't on the blowing fuse's circuit. Think I figured it out though...long story.
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