Hello,

I had a battery problem recently and I noticed that the antenna
doesn't go down anymore. I replaced the battery with a brand new one
and still the same problem. Is it just a coincidence that the antenna
went out at the same time as the battery? Does the antenna have a fuse
that I can check?

Any help would be appreciated.

"John" wrote

> I had a battery problem recently and I noticed that the antenna
> doesn't go down anymore. I replaced the battery with a brand new one
> and still the same problem. Is it just a coincidence that the antenna
> went out at the same time as the battery? Does the antenna have a fuse
> that I can check?

Your 1921 Ford Model T doesn't have a power antenna.
That is the car you're talking about, right?

Good one...

It's a 1997 Ford Taurus Wagon.


>
>"John" wrote
>
>> I had a battery problem recently and I noticed that the antenna
>> doesn't go down anymore. I replaced the battery with a brand new one
>> and still the same problem. Is it just a coincidence that the antenna
>> went out at the same time as the battery? Does the antenna have a fuse
>> that I can check?
>
>Your 1921 Ford Model T doesn't have a power antenna.
>That is the car you're talking about, right?
>

On Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:28:02 GMT, "MasterBlaster" wrote:
>"John" wrote

>> I had a battery problem recently and I noticed that the antenna
>> doesn't go down anymore. I replaced the battery with a brand new one
>> and still the same problem. Is it just a coincidence that the antenna
>> went out at the same time as the battery? Does the antenna have a fuse
>> that I can check?
>
>Your 1921 Ford Model T doesn't have a power antenna.
>That is the car you're talking about, right?

It certainly could be if he wants a hidden radio install to preserve
the lines of the car. If you "French" the power antenna mount into
the fender it could practically disappear, so it's not as odd as it
sounds by any means...

You cut a piece of ~1" - ~1.5" tubing with the top antenna mount nut
"hidden" on a flat mounting washer at the bottom, angle cut on the top
to match the fender profile, weld it all together and blend the seams.

A short French tube gives the antenna a flat spot to sit on a
severely curved or angled panel where a regular nut will not work, and
a deep French tube hides it totally. Make an oval beauty cover for
the hole just big enough for the antenna tip to pop out through and it
really disappears. And don't forget a rain water drain hole/hose.

And MasterBlaster: You thought you caught him, dint'cha? :-P

--<< Bruce >>--

Whoosh... right over his head...

"John" wrote:

> >> Does the antenna have a fuse that I can check?
> >
> It's a 1997 Ford Taurus Wagon.

Do the power mirrors still work?

I don't know if the picture is correct, but it's for 96-99, so 3rd row, 2nd in... "5A MIRRORS ANTENNA"...
http://econtent.autozone.com:24991/z...528003ad15.gif