1986 325 Power Antenna Issues

[Glennbo]

Hey guys - Just bought my 1st BMW so you might see a lot of me here since its a 20 yr old car. My Volvo forum pals will be missing me.

Anyway - the power antenna does not work on the car. I went to pick-n-pull and got a replacement and it does not work either. Is there a fuse that could be blown or anything else I should check? Does anyone have a link or info to a fuse panel diagram for the box of fuses under the hood? Cheers -

 

[jrt67ss350]

It could very well be a blown fuse. Does the car have the original stereo head unit or does it have an aftermarket unit? If it has an aftermarket unit, another possibility is that the antenna trigger wire may not be properly connected.

http://e30m3performance.com/maintenance/fuse_box/index.htm

Even though this is in an M3, it should be similar, if not identical to the fusebox layout in yours.

 

[JOHN BRENNAN]

It could very well be a blown fuse. Does the car have the original stereo head unit or does it have an aftermarket unit? If it has an aftermarket unit, another possibility is that the antenna trigger wire may not be properly connected.

http://e30m3performance.com/maintenance/fuse_box/index.htm

Even though this is in an M3, it should be similar, if not identical to the fusebox layout in yours.

check for a good earth close to the antenna.also that the remote wire is connected and getting a feed from the head unit,then check that you have a feed on the permanant live supply,if you have all of these then you either have a seised mast or a dead motor, let me know how you get on.

 

[Glennbo]

I just went to pick n pull and replaced the antenna and motor - $15
Thanks for the help