Hi everyone,

About 5 months ago I replaced my power antenna mast. Ever since then the antenna has been working flawlessly - goes up all the way when i start the car/turn on the radio and retracts fully when i turn off the radio or turn off the car.

Last week, the antenna did not retract after I shut off the car. I was able to manually raise and lower the antenna using the switch on the dash, so the motor works fine both ways. So, if I turn off the radio or turn off the car, the antenna remains fully extended. Where should I look?

Thanks for your help!

-Dylan

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Dylan E.
1982 300D 162K
1979 911SC 124K

Does the antenna motor try? If you stand by the antenna while someone else turns if off, will a little help get it to move? Lubricate it. Might be a slight bend from wind. Might be a bad drive in the antenna (that's what killed mine).

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Charles
1983 300D, bought new, 215k+ miles, donated to Purple Hearts veterans charity but I have parts for sale: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/296386-fs-1-owner-83-mb-300d-turbo-rebuild-parts.html

take a close look at the contacts in the plug on the antenna.

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