Radio - Power Antenna Will Not Retract

88pontiac07

Bulletin Number: 88-9-3
Reference Number: 839004
Publish Date: 5/88
Subject: POWER ANTENNA WILL NOT RETRACT


Models 1986-88 VEHICLES WITH ADVANCED

Affected: ELECTRONICALLY TUNED RADIOS (RADIOS WITH PUSH BUTTONS FOR VOLUME CONTROL AND TUNING) AND POWER ANTENNAS (U75)
CONDITION:
The power antenna remains in the up position after the radio or the ignition power has been turned off.

CAUSE:

Battery power to the radio has been removed and then restored with the ignition switch in the on position. (Jump starting the vehicle may also cause this condition).

REPAIR:

1. Switch the radio receiver off.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the off position.

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.

4. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

5. Check the power antenna for proper operation.

If the antenna still does not work properly, refer to the service
manual, Section 9, for further diagnostics.