Antenna

[3.8Fbody]

What do I need to do to install a power antenna from a 2000 firebird into my 2000 camaro?

[FirebirdGT]

Re: Antenna

Do you not have an electric now?

[bah]

Re: Antenna

Do you not have an electric now?

basically he wants a firebird antenna on his camaro, i've seen a writeup somewhere, but i cant remember where, just search

[3.8Fbody]

Re: Antenna

I just wanted to know what type of wireing I would have to do

[F-Body_SS-Man]

Re: Antenna

Power in and a wire to the body for ground?

[notsonic]

Re: Antenna

theres also gotta be a signal wire from the head unit telling the antenna to go up and down.

[F-Body_SS-Man]

Re: Antenna

theres also gotta be a signal wire from the head unit telling the antenna to go up and down.

In that case that would be the power wire and you need another wire for ground.

[FirebirdGT]

Re: Antenna

From my notes, from somewhere:

The Pontiac part number for the 95's is 100098596 and the Chevy part is 10269281. The list price is $87.33 and the kit includes everything except the harness from the radio to the antenna. You probably should get that harness (part number 12117322) as it will make wiring the antenna easier. You might also try RK Sport (619-433-1663) for their whole kit.

All radios have a provision for switching the relay on the power antenna. You have to run two wires to the antenna from the front of the interior. This will require removing the radio, passenger seat, passenger side kick panel, rear seat cushion, spare tire, and the spare tire cover. The up-down relay power (orange wire) will come from Pin 8 on the back of the radio. You will find Pin 8 in the upper connector of the two piggy-backed connectors at the back of the radio. (The other connector port on the back of the 1995 and on radios is for the remote CD player.) You can purchase a connector lead from any auto store. Get the ones for the micro-pack connectors. Just crimp these connectors to the proper gauge wire and insert them into the connector body. Then plug the connector into the radio. The other wire (red) that you need to run is for the power. You can run this to the unused radio accessory port on the IP fuse panel. Finally, just ground the third antenna lead (black wire) to the antenna bracket.

Installing the power antenna assembly itself is simple, but it does require drilling a hole for the antenna drain. Below the antenna mounting bracket is a flat area that is used for this. Run your hand across this area and you'll find it. Drill a 1/2 to 3/4 inch hole here. Be careful because the rear bumper fascia is on the other side. Once the hole is drilled, trim the drain tube, and install it. The factory antenna comes with this attached. You should also purchase the tool for removing the antenna nut located on the outside of the fender.

[homedog119]

Re: Antenna

they sell cheap ones on ebay i was thinking about getting one

[3.8Fbody]

Re: Antenna

would I have better reception with power antenna?

[3.8Fbody]

Re: Antenna

is there any benefits to this?

[3.8Fbody]

Re: Antenna

do u guys think that this would b a waste of time and money?

[StrtRacer98]

Re: Antenna

the only real benefit is not having the antenna up all the time.

ive considered doing it myself..

waste of time and money? should only take 30 minutes max to do and then on top of what the antenna costs is your money.

I think it looks nice with a power antenna, but no you wont get better reception

[3.8Fbody]

Re: Antenna

would it b a problem if I just plugged up the drain hole on the antenna assembly?

[3.8Fbody]

Re: Antenna

could someone please show me a pic of the fuse block and where I need to plug in the power wire.