1997 Mercedes Benz C280 Son Drove Car Through Wash Antenna Position Bent Now

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My son drove the car through the car wash with the antenna in the up position and it bent.
Now it will only retract about 3/4 of the way down.
Do I have to replace the whole thing or can I try to straighten it out to see if it will retract all the way?
Oct 24, 2012 at 7:26 PM
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Just replace the antenna mast. And shut the radio off in the car wash!
Oct 24, 2012 at 8:20 PM
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