broken antenna

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Hendo, Dec 31, 2013.

  1. Hendo

    Hendo New Member

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    Sadly my antenna snapped in half at a soft touch car wash. I didn't realize it screwed off... Oh well, the replacement was relatively cheap.
     
    #1 Hendo, Dec 31, 2013
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    Good excuse to get the sharkfin :)
     
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    One of my friends told me that the shark fins always require some color matching paint to match the car.
     
    #3 Hendo, Dec 31, 2013
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    Get it from the PriuschatShop. It includes color matching and painting.

    It's one of the best purchases that I made.
     
    #4 Mike500, Dec 31, 2013
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    Oldwolf Prius Enthusiast

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    Why is that? Did it improve reception?
     
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    Reception is about the same.
     
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    ztanos All-around Geek!

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    Some people like the new looks.
     
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    The OP should be glad that it did snap off below the base.


    The connector screw and the circuit board inside the base housing is very expensive to buy and to replace. The headliner and a lot of panels have to come off and everything going to the radio control head.

    You're looking at about $700 at the dealer.
     
    #8 Mike500, Jan 7, 2014
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