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Here's instructions for disassembly for older version. Yours very similar except for way coiled tube looks and attaches. I don't remember exactly how so you'll have to figure out. Once you get that off you can pull strip out and examine without taking ant section off motor. It should almost fill tubing--if markedly shorter, then broken. Look carefully for any worn spots that are thinner or chipped as compared to rest of strip--frequently there is kinda a half moon spot missing where the pinch rollers wore it away. If it appears Ok, then we'll move to next step.

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Bump for easy access and reference to my antenna discussion.

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There was a post that explained what you are probably doing wrong but it was not very clear. Here goes.

Only one of the wires from the antenna motor should be connected to the battery at a time. The other connection (common connection) is the antenna body itself. The ground or common is picked up when the antenna is mounted to the fender. connect a jumper cable from one battery post to the frame of the antenna and the other battery to one of the wires coming out of the motor. One wire should make it extend and the other should make it contract for lack of a better word.


Edit: Looks like I should have read the rest of the posts before I chimed in.

Note: Mine sticks if I leave it up too long. It won't come down. Oil on the antenna helps but a good disassembly and cleaning would be a good idea.