I have a '99 Montero that has a power antenna. The motor does not function so the antenna does not extend, and I get poor reception.
The remote lead is intact. I've even tried to short the antenna directly to a 12v source and it doesn't respond. I haven't located any fuses that are specifically for the antenna, and I have no other electrical issues.
I want to replace it with a conventional antenna. My only issue is the cable. If it's feasible I'd like to just cut that cable and splice a new one on.
What's an antenna cable consist of? I'm guessing similar to an rca/interconnect? Are they super delicate? A pain to solder?
Would a semi-competent hack job effect reception?
I've considered tying a string of some kind to the cable near the hu and trying to pull it out. Then tie the string to the new cable and pull it back through, but it seems to me that would be a lot easier said than done.
The remote lead is intact. I've even tried to short the antenna directly to a 12v source and it doesn't respond. I haven't located any fuses that are specifically for the antenna, and I have no other electrical issues.
I want to replace it with a conventional antenna. My only issue is the cable. If it's feasible I'd like to just cut that cable and splice a new one on.
What's an antenna cable consist of? I'm guessing similar to an rca/interconnect? Are they super delicate? A pain to solder?
Would a semi-competent hack job effect reception?
I've considered tying a string of some kind to the cable near the hu and trying to pull it out. Then tie the string to the new cable and pull it back through, but it seems to me that would be a lot easier said than done.