AboutTed Ritter Expertise I have more than 26 years experience as toyota technician, I will be able to answer most questions related to the toyota product line up to the present year models, I specialize in difficult to diagnose problems but when posting a question please keep in mind that some situations require the used of special test equipment and diagnostic procedures especially as the newer models become more technologically advanced, so without actually having the car on hand I may only be able to try to steer you in the right direction and in some cases may have to refer you to the toyota dealer but at least you will know what you may be dealing with. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions, I will have an answer for you in most cases. When posting a question keep in mind that I reside in the US, although I get questions from all over the world I may not have an answer for models that are not sold in the US, I will do a reasonable search to try to match your model to the US model,please refrain from asking about diesel powered vehicles, I have no information for them. In most cases I will not answer questions about major modifications of OEM components, engine swapping or aftermarket products,please post a question not a statement, please provide enough basic information such as year, model, what engine and if anything has already been done to fix the problem, the more information I get the more I can help without having to ask you more questions.
Experience Toyota technician since 1979,expert in electrical systems,OBD systems,engine repair, driveability problems,EFI systems,ASE certified,Toyota master technician. Certified Hybrid Vehicle technician.
Education/Credentials Toyota master technician, ASE certified in eight catagories, Hybrid vehicle certified.
Question I have a 1993 Celica that I just bought. The antenna mast doesnt exist anymore and the person before me has stuck a small piece of copper pipe where the old antenna used to be. I am wondering if its possible to scrap the old power system and just go to a fixed manual antenna? Or how hard is it to replace the old antenna mast and power unit? Could you please explain the process to me, I would greatly appreciate it...the current setup is a painful eyesore lol. Thank you.
Answer The power antenna can be removed and replaced with either a factory non power antenna(recommended) or a universal one from an autoparts store(pep boys, autozone etc.)remove the chrome round nut on top and the 10 mm bolt inside and disconnect all the electrical connectors, install the new antenna and connect the antenna lead from the radio.
