radio antenna will not retract

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CODYLYNCH
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2000 toyota 4runner, when ever the engine is turned on the antenna make a grinding sound. It is fully extended, but will not retract.
Aug 17, 2007 at 10:15 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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It has probably got a broken mast assembly. There is a toothed piece of plastic that goes down into the motor, if the antennae is bent and cant move freely, it usually breaks the mast assembly.
Aug 18, 2007 at 7:36 AM
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