1996 Toyota Camry NOISY ANTENNA

1996 TOYOTA CAMRY
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PETEY77&
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1996 Toyota Camry
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I BOUGHT A NEW ANTENNA ON INTERNET. IT WORKS FINE, BUT IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE WHEN IT GOES UP. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO ABOUT THE NOISE......
Jul 11, 2008 at 12:29 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi petey77,

If you replaced the antenna only but not the motor, it could be the gears are worn.

Check if the motor had been mounted with any rubber cushions. If motor is touching body without cushion, would transmit the operation noise.
Jul 12, 2008 at 4:54 PM
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