Antenna Won't go up

[Ben's Z]

My power antenna worked fine when I bought the car but when I set it up for the suspension refreshing I put the antenna down, now it will not go back up. The motor works, in either direction. I was going to just jump into it, but wanted to check with the experts first in case it is always the sample problem...

[d240zx2]

You'll be well served to pull the antenna assembly and disassemble for cleaning. Lots of water and crap gets in it over the years. Lube the areas that need it w/water resistant grease. You may also find the white "snake" that actually drives the mast has become unattached from the reel or has broken. It is not a difficult thing to do and be sure to unplug the water drain hose.

[ajmcforester]

Clean it if the antenna, if plastic shaft broke I came up with a way to use heavy trimmer sting to fix it. I posted the information on this site this year

[Brae]

I've seen commercials about this. Try taking some Extendz, from what I hear it gets antennas to go up.

[ajmcforester]

The antenna allows water to flow down the plastic mast to a drain on the bottom well that gets gonked up. This can cause the shaft to snap. On my first Z I'd spray a little penetrating oil in the antenna to help prevent this after I rebuilt it.