Antenna replacement? Suggestions?

[nfpgasmask]

That was me and its back ordered.

Cool! I'm glad I got one from you!!

Bart

[deermagnet]

How do you fix the POOR AM radio reception on VX? my 1999 barely picks up anything

Sorry I didn't notice this question before. I have an Isuzu Service Bulletin for your problem-

http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/mgpa/kaats/amradio.gif

Mark Griffin

[tysamigo]

That was me and its back ordered.

Where can I get one? I have an 01 and I need a replacement. Does the stick do just as good as OEM? Does it fit correctly without any mods?

Thanks

[Ldub]

Where can I get one? I have an 01 and I need a replacement. Does the stick do just as good as OEM? Does it fit correctly without any mods?

Thanks

I see em' all over the place on ebay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Universal-...item4ab0f178c0

1999-01 Isuzu Rodeo
1999-01 Isuzu Trooper
1999-01 Isuzu VehiCROSS

[vt_maverick]

Don't know if you ever use a roof basket or roof cargo box, but if you do you might do yourself a favor and buy a "stubby" antenna rather than search for the OEM "RC Car" style antenna. I kept having rub issues with mine until I replaced it.

[89Vette]

ou do you might do yourself a favor and buy a "stubby" antenna

If anyone can confirm if these ebay 3" or 5" antenna stubs pick up as well as stock, I'd consider it.

Thanks!


(For my 89V, I bought an underdash "sportscar" antenna. It's no where near the same reception as a full-length antenna.

[WormGod]

I see em' all over the place on ebay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Universal-...item4ab0f178c0

1999-01 Isuzu Rodeo
1999-01 Isuzu Trooper
1999-01 Isuzu VehiCROSS

These are actually pretty good. I have one for my VX and my STi. Granted, I don't use the radio at all (XM or my Zune) but they look good with their tiny profile.

Saw this link from there and these are a tad cheaper.... and kinda coolor looking too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-3-Carb...67768968835518

[tysamigo]

well, i bought one (the one dub posted a link to). I won't know how well it works after the paint job and stuff (maybe a month), but I'll post how well it does. I do listen to radio (NPR) sometimes instead of podcasts and mp3s. I'll post the results, but it's going to be a while...

[89Vette]

These are actually pretty good. I have one for my VX and my STi. Granted, I don't use the radio at all (XM or my Zune) but they look good with their tiny profile.

Saw this link from there and these are a tad cheaper.... and kinda coolor looking too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-3-Carb...67768968835518

How do you know they work well if you don't use it!?

[WormGod]

How do you know they work well if you don't use it!?

It looks good. The low profile gives it a smaller erection. In THIS case, that is good.

[Maddawg]

It finally happened, the antenna the previous owner installed has parted its ways.
I have searched all over the web hoping to find another limp antenna to avoid having to pull the headliner down, no luck finding an exact replacement.

Two questions: first, how the heck do I remove the rear black panel? I dont see any attachments. I think Ldub referred to that as the "rear ceiling panel".

Second, are the antenna cable plugs interchaneable with just any old antenna?

[bartmanS4]

To remove the rear ceiling panel just carefully pry it downward from the ceiling. It is held in by metal spring clips. If you pull too hard or fast it will break the plastic tabs the clips bite into. Some metal clips may be left in the door once you have the panel out, just pinch them with pliers, pull them out, and push them back onto the panel.

[Maddawg]

To remove the rear ceiling panel just carefully pry it downward from the ceiling. It is held in by metal spring clips. If you pull too hard or fast it will break the plastic tabs the clips bite into. Some metal clips may be left in the door once you have the panel out, just pinch them with pliers, pull them out, and push them back onto the panel.

That's what I was afraid of...... prying. That just makes my exhaust port pucker.lol. So pry from the front or the back?

[VxSport]

I pulled ours down from the front edge, just enough to stick a 12" thin wonder bar. slow and it can be removed with out breaking, there are about 10 or 11 clip tabs.

That's what I was afraid of...... prying. That just makes my exhaust port pucker.lol. So pry from the front or the back?

[Mile High VX]

I took mine out to put in my rear dome light....slow and steady will get it done with out damage...