antenna 2008 Avenger

Posted By: 79powerwagon

antenna 2008 Avenger - 12/24/11 05:58 PM

My radio reception is poor in my 08 Avenger, and of course, the first line of defense is a replacement part. I bought a Mopar rubber whip (like original, on the roof mounted Sirius/AM/FM roof-mounted unit), and naturally, the old one just spins on the base and does not come loose or unscrew.

Can I try some more "aggressive" means to get the whip off, or does this mean replacing the base as well? And if so, am I lucky enough that the whole base is done from the OUTSIDE, rather than removing the headliner, etc?

Posted By: DUFFMAN

Re: antenna 2008 Avenger - 12/24/11 08:31 PM

Poor reception? Is it the factory radio or an aftermarket radio?

Just asking because my Neon had great reception until I replaced the radio. Now I seem to loose reception in places my cars with factory radios don't.

Posted By: 79powerwagon

Re: antenna 2008 Avenger - 12/24/11 08:43 PM

Stock AM/FM/CD/MP3 (single disc)/Sirius/iPod...
Sorry, model RES...

Posted By: 79powerwagon

Re: antenna 2008 Avenger - 12/26/11 02:09 AM

Bump now that the festivities have wound down some.

Posted By: DirectSubjection

Re: antenna 2008 Avenger - 12/26/11 02:24 AM

Posted By: 79powerwagon

Re: antenna 2008 Avenger - 12/26/11 01:06 PM

Quote:

That occurred to me...

As long as a couple of the buttons on my radio are broken, I just won a replacement on the bay to install, to rule out the head unit.

Digging around on the web, I still haven't found much regarding the antenna base and how it's installed. I suppose it's safe to assume it is NOT an easy replacement, if needed.

Posted By: Shoozy

Re: antenna 2008 Avenger - 12/26/11 01:37 PM

I just can't believe you broke it already...

Posted By: 79powerwagon

Re: antenna 2008 Avenger - 12/26/11 01:53 PM

Told ya...

Posted By: 79powerwagon

Re: antenna 2008 Avenger - 12/30/11 09:38 PM

Got my replacement head unit today ($19.95 off the 'bay!

) and I wasn't aware at how many features didn't work on the old one!

Stations are better, but still not up to snuff, especially for a 3 year old car.

Pretty easy to install the head unit! I bet it took four whole minutes to swap them out!

So, I'm back to my antenna question. Can this AM/FM/Sirius antenna be replaced from the outside, or must I drop the headliner?

Posted By: Shoozy

Re: antenna 2008 Avenger - 12/30/11 10:09 PM

A quick google search shows you will probably need to drop the headliner.

Posted By: 79powerwagon

Re: antenna 2008 Avenger - 12/30/11 11:53 PM

Where'd you find info? I haven't found a thing yet, but I do know that there are at least two different roof antennas and bases, and I'll need to get the correct one...

Posted By: Shoozy

Re: antenna 2008 Avenger - 12/31/11 12:11 AM

I just googled "antenna replacement on 2008 dodge avenger". One of the links was inhabited by Dodge techs (21 were online at the time). Sorry I should have copied and pasted the link. It's probably easier than Volvo electrical work...

EDIT I PM'd the link - let me know if it helps!

Posted By: 79powerwagon

Re: antenna 2008 Avenger - 01/01/12 10:10 PM

Is the satellite antenna separate from the antenna base?

I saw two different bases in photographs, but http://www.makeitdodgeparts.com/accessories.htm only shows one base.

My goal is to get the AM/FM working like it should, but I want to retain the Sirius as well...

Posted By: Shoozy

Re: antenna 2008 Avenger - 01/01/12 10:25 PM

um you have the car, I don't

That site I sent allows questions, etc. If I told you something it would probably be wrong anyway. If you're not in a big hurry I could come over and take a look.

Sorry I don't have a late model Mopar to compare it to. Did you drop the headliner yet?

Posted By: 79powerwagon

Re: antenna 2008 Avenger - 01/01/12 10:46 PM

Sorry Tim, I'm not asking you specifically. I'm hoping a dealership body guy or other Dodge tech sees this.

But I appreciate your input!