How to fix antenna?

[Daniel Linnett]

When I pulled my radio for my gauge install I broke the antenna on the left side of the radio. The coaxial pulled out of the retaining clip that hooks to the radio. I slid the wire back into the clip but signal is not good. How can I fix this?


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[DVDDave]

BUMP...for someone to help this member....I unfortunately do not know...

[Daniel Linnett]

thanks

[TA427]

Is there any piece of the antenna broken inside the radio ?

[Daniel Linnett]

Nope the coax pulled out of the retaining clip and broke the metal on coax that is built into the plastic piece that you are supposed to unclip when you remove it.

[GeoffA]

It's staticy probably from the bad connection. I don't remember from when I had mine out, but the clip that broke, did the metal insulation on the coax come in contact with it?

If it did you'll want to strip some material back and try it back to the side of the radio. Or get a new connector.

I can remember what ours look like, but if I remember it is a box type right?
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[TA427]

See if these help,prob not for am/fm fix,post a pic of what you have ,i prob have something,Regards, Michael Information On COAX Repair Kit Availability
Subject: Information On COAX Repair Kit Availability



Models: 2006–2012 GM Passenger Cars And Light Trucks



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Repair Kit Availability

GM is implementing a new service strategy that uses a set of universal coaxial repair kits to service vehicles. This only applies to cable used for high frequency signals, such as cellular (OnStar), satellite radio (XM), and GPS (navigation). The kits do NOT apply to the AM/FM cables.

There are four individual kits. Any given repair may require the use of one or more kits. Over time, stocking the original production coaxial cable will be phased out, and only the following kits will be used.

COAX Cable Kits

The following four kits are available for service:



Communication Interface Module Antenna Cable Kit (part number 13581174)



Consists of four different RG56 cables in lengths of 18 inches (A), 3.5 feet (B), 5 feet (C) and 7 feet (D). This kit is used to replace the cables for carrying a cellular signal or a combined cellular and GPS signal. It’s also referred to as the long run cellular kit.



Digital Radio and Vehicle Locator Antenna Coaxial Cable Kit (part number 13581173)



Consists of three different RG316 cables in lengths of 3.5 feet (A), 5 feet (B) and 7 feet (C) and is used to replace the satellite radio and GPS cables. It is also referred to as the long run XM/GPS kit.



Digital Radio and Mobile Telephone and Vehicle Locator Antenna Coaxial Cable Kit (part number 13581175)



Consists of many different connectors, housings, and jumpers to mate into the connector housings. This kit may be used by itself to repair a connector or in conjunction with either of the long run kits to change the connector ends. It’s also referred to as the connections kit.



Communication Interface Module Antenna Cable Kit (part number 22803854)



Consists of a 4-inch jumper for the mini-UHF connector that was used on several OnStar modules before the 2011 model year.

Revised COAX Cable Service Strategy

With the new kit strategy, it is not necessary to remove old or bad coaxial cable from the vehicle. Using the long run kits, a new service cable should be routed in the vehicle from point A to point B. The cables should be secured with a combination of tie straps, electrical tape, and/or clips with foam or felt tape placed around the cable to prevent possible rattles.

It may be necessary to combine various lengths of cables to create the needed length. If there is extra cable, it can be coiled around itself, but be sure not to bend the cables more than a 2 inch radius or damage could occur.

By design, the cables have 1-way universal connectors on each end. If a different end is needed, use a jumper to connect from the 1-way connector on the service cable to the proper connector.

If an in-vehicle connector is damaged, it may be possible to replace it with a new service connector housing from the Digital Radio and Mobile Telephone and Vehicle Locator Antenna Coaxial Cable Kit. The kit will have mostly non-keyed water blue connectors for 1-way and 2-way styles. The 3-way connectors are color coded. In some cases, it will not be possible to replace only a connector. For these cases, run a long run cable and bypass the non-replaceable connector.

For more detailed instructions, refer to the wiring repair section in the appropriate Service Information. Go to Wiring System and Power Management, Diagnostic Information and Procedures, Coaxial Cable Repair.

Parts Information



Part Number


Description




13581174




Communication Interface Module Antenna Cable Kit





13581173




Digital Radio and Vehicle Locator Antenna Coaxial Cable Kit





13581175




Digital Radio and Mobile Telephone and Vehicle Locator Antenna Coaxial Cable Kit





22803854




Communication Interface Module Antenna Cable Kit





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[Daniel Linnett]

I will post a pic this evening. Thx

[Daniel Linnett]

yes it is a box type put ours comes straight off the box. My wire pulled completly out of that box
It's staticy probably from the bad connection. I don't remember from when I had mine out, but the clip that broke, did the metal insulation on the coax come in contact with it?

If it did you'll want to strip some material back and try it back to the side of the radio. Or get a new connector.

I can remember what ours look like, but if I remember it is a box type right?
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[TA427]

Post some pics of it if you can,so i can compare it with the many spare ends i have at work. Are you selling a 3 inch pulley ?