97 Antenna

Ok I got a 97 EX with the motorized antenna, but when I bought the car, it never worked. I've had the car for about 6 months and I'm sick of looking at it always being out. The reason I wanna fix it is because I NEVER use the radio. Since I bought the car I've used an alpine cd changer in my trunk and have never had to actually use the tuner on the stereo. But what my question is, is that I don't know how I can either A: locate it and fix it, or B: rip out the antenna completely. I just need some help finding the motor for it or something, and how I would go about fixing it. Thanks...

i hate to bump, but i really wanna get this problem solved myself without having to bring it somewhere..

I say rip out the antenna and shave the hole that is left. Is yours a four door?, b/c I have a 97 civic too and mine is not powered.

I say rip out the antenna and shave the hole that is left. Is yours a four door?, b/c I have a 97 civic too and mine is not powered.

nope i have the coupe..

i have a 97 coupe its not powered just push it down

I have a 98 coupe, and never even saw an option for a power antenna. Yes, it's an ex too.

i have a 97 coupe its not powered just push it down

Well I've tried pushing it down as hard as I can, I've had like 5 people try to, and it just wont go down, period...how do I get the whole thing out?

well obviously its stuck but try the two screws in it and see what that gets you too.

tried that, just leads me to some insulated wire....not much else..tried yanking it out too, but nothin. I wanna shave it, but thats so much work just for a little antenna hole..

well hmm maybe if you tried to like either grease up the antennae with some WD-40 and twist it down cuz mine was a lil stuck when i first got my civic. if not you could always just get some heavy snips and cut the antenna off. lol

well hmm maybe if you tried to like either grease up the antennae with some WD-40 and twist it down cuz mine was a lil stuck when i first got my civic. if not you could always just get some heavy snips and cut the antenna off. lol

true, haha i'll have to try that..
LUBE IT UP!

when all else fails 3 things wont

1)WD-40
2)Duct Tape
3)brute force

dude no '97 Civic came with a power antenna option

dude no '97 Civic came with a power antenna option


"Dude" I think we've established that already?

well go establish some muscles on your arms and push it back in

well go establish some muscles on your arms and push it back in

lol STFU you fucking idiot, I'm not here to cause any problems you prick. And for your information, I'm not the only one who can't put it back in. My uncle who could probably demolish you, couldn't even get it in, so go back to your mom's tit and stop blowing hot air.

lol STFU you fucking idiot, I'm not here to cause any problems you prick. And for your information, I'm not the only one who can't put it back in. My uncle who could probably demolish you, couldn't even get it in, so go back to your mom's tit and stop blowing hot air.

chiiiiiiilllll sparky, and go get the WD-40. my 96 HB, as well as most hondas of that period, have a non-powered retractable antenna. mine's up by the drivers door, and wouldn't have any spot for a motor anyway.

if you don't want to shave it, go get yourself a Universal antenna (http://www.crutchfield.com), and use that. There are even ones out there that are rubber duckies or cell-phone lookalikes, and while i can't say much for their reception- it's an option from shaving.

good idea...thanks for the input

when all else fails 3 things wont

1)WD-40
2)Duct Tape
3)brute force

How true....