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I have a problem that is not particular to a Volvo, but I still think it applies when operating a Volvo s40 at this time of year.
My radio antenna goes into a out of a well depending on whether the radio is turned on or not. Turn the radio on and it extends out of the well to its maximum length; turn it off and the reverse happens.
Except, now it does not. The antenna only partially extends and partially goes back into the well now. I think it is something as easy as the fact that in New England the outside temperature has been sub-freezing for several weeks, followed by a short warming period. The antenna gets stuck and the deployment and retraction are hampered.
The question is how to fix?
I think simply adding some lubricating grease would do the trick. If this is so then is the some special product or compound that works. I would imagine something like silicon grease could do it.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Respectfully,
Newport_j
My radio antenna goes into a out of a well depending on whether the radio is turned on or not. Turn the radio on and it extends out of the well to its maximum length; turn it off and the reverse happens.
Except, now it does not. The antenna only partially extends and partially goes back into the well now. I think it is something as easy as the fact that in New England the outside temperature has been sub-freezing for several weeks, followed by a short warming period. The antenna gets stuck and the deployment and retraction are hampered.
The question is how to fix?
I think simply adding some lubricating grease would do the trick. If this is so then is the some special product or compound that works. I would imagine something like silicon grease could do it.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Respectfully,
Newport_j
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