What's in the fin?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Clifford Bradford, Nov 11, 2019.

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    OK so I broke off the fin on the roof. I thought it was the radio antenna but my reception is fine. Is it a GPS receiver or something? I don't have the nav option so IDGAF. I need to glue the fin back on at a minimum to keep the water out (I have it duct taped currently ;)) and there is clearly a broken connection in the electronic item in the fin but I'd like to confirm whether it's important or not.
     
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    i thought it was the radio antennae too. does gen 4 have a shark fin instead of a spike?

    maybe you only need it in bad reception area's
     
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    Yeah, its a shark fin type.
     
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    On the Prius Two, the roof antenna assembly contains the AM antenna and one of two FM antennas. The cover is sold separately; select the one that matches the body color.

    Parts catalog reference: Figure 86-04, Antenna.
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    yeah my AM reception is non-existent but FM is fine. Duct tape still in place :)
     
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    LOL!:p
     
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