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From ls1cama=
ro.net
http://www.ls1camaro.net/=
Antenna Override Switch
unknown,
29 November 2002=
I did this because hardly ever listen to the radio. Car looks better =
with
it down. Won't wear out going up and down every time stereo is on.
Prevents ice buildup in colder climates which can cause power antenna
motor failures. I like to tinker, and it looks factory...much better =
than
just a crappy looking switch under the dash somewhere.
Parts required:
A) GM convertible top switch P/N 10402722
B) GM convertible switch plate P/N 10280510
C) Radio Shack Electronic Relay P/N 275-248 (12volt, 10amp)
D) Misc connectors, wire, pins as required.
Power antenna override installation:
1) Disconnect battery and make sure you have the code for your stereo=
(if
applicable)
2) The antenna goes up when power is supplied from stereo, and goes d=
own
when this power is removed.
3) Push off stereo plastic surround from behind. This gives access to=
the
radio mounting screws. Remove screws, disconnect connectors on the ba=
ck,
and set radio aside. Be careful of static. Wear grounding strap if
possible.
4) The power wire for the antenna is on connector C1, which is black.=
It
is located in pin 8, and is pink in color.
5) This wire can either be cut and spliced=
to
switch area, or take the pin out and run this wire down to console ar=
ea.
Then get another pin from GM, attach another wire to this, and reinst=
all
into connector for stereo. Splicing is the easiest, and to return to
stock you just have to reconnect where originally cut.
6) Either way, you need to run both ends of this pink wire down to the
console area for the switch.
7) Reconnect stereo and reinstall. Torque the retaining screws to 16 =
inch
pounds in the following sequence: lower left first, upper right secon=
d,
upper left third.
8) Wire the GM convertible top switch and relay as per diagram. Order=
the
switch plate from GM. This was done using a 97 model year car. Other
years may have different plates. The relay can be mounted directly to=
the
side of the switch. Make sure you have the plate you need handy for
reference, as it will need to slide into opening on console, and the
relay might get in the way.
9) Power for the internal illumination of the switch comes from the
ashtray light, and the ground is hooked into the cig lighter ground.<=
br>
10) You may wish to put a connector into this as I did so the whole
assembly can be easily removed, or just ha=
rdwire
it in.
11) Using a small razor blade, very carefully scrape away the gray pa=
int
on the button around "top" to form a rectangular window. Le=
ave
the arrows. You can then get vinyl letters made to fit in this window
that say "ANT" or whatever you wish to use. You could also
paint over the letters and then remove them so the button looks exact=
ly
like stock. I have not found a gray to match yet, so I left them as
letters in the window. The scraped away portions will light up at nig=
ht
so be careful and don't scratch the button.
12) The antenna should go up and stay up when the top of the button is
pushed and released, and should come back down when the bottom of the
button is pushed and released. The arrows and lettering (window) shou=
ld
light up with the park lights and dim as per other dash lights.
13) When satisfied it all works properly, snap switch onto plate and =
snap
plate into console. Reinstall stereo faceplate.
![](3D"AntennaOverrideSwitch_files/image001.jpg")
as installed in car console
![](3D"AntennaOverrideSwitch_files/image002.jpg")
![](3D"AntennaOverrideSwitch_files/image003.jpg")
![](3D"AntennaOverrideSwitch_files/image004.jpg")
What the assembly looks like before installation into car.
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