Power Antenna Question - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Johnny5 · 06-17-2016

Does anyone know where the power antenna wire is located in a 1991 ZR1? I want to install a switch i bought to shut off the power bc i dont use the radio and i do not want the antenna going up and down constantly

-=Jeff=- · 06-17-2016

Blue (I think) wire at the CDM box. Pass side of dash.. Or back behind the package cover on the driver side

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Dynomite · 06-17-2016

I thought the antennae only comes up when radio is ON?

secondchance · 06-17-2016

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Originally Posted by Dynomite

I thought the antennae only comes up when radio is ON?

And when you play CD and if you are running navigation head unit which stays on all the time.
I installed a switch and keeps my antenna down. Around town, even with the antenna retracted, have no issue receiving FM and HD FM signal.

Vetman · 06-17-2016

Marc installed one for me under the carpet behind the driver seat. Saves the up and down big time.

-=Jeff=- · 06-17-2016

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Originally Posted by secondchance

And when you play CD and if you are running navigation head unit which stays on all the time.
I installed a switch and keeps my antenna down. Around town, even with the antenna retracted, have no issue receiving FM and HD FM signal.

My reception was terrible.. I replaced the antenna and it got better.. Ground strap is next

Johnny5 · 06-18-2016

where is the power wire that you splice a switch into?

secondchance · 06-18-2016

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Originally Posted by Johnny5

where is the power wire that you splice a switch into?

You have an aftermarket Pioneer nav unit? If so, look at installation electrical schematic.

-=Jeff=- · 06-18-2016

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Originally Posted by Johnny5

where is the power wire that you splice a switch into?

on a 1990-1 passenger side there is a CDM. The main radio module, that is where. I don't have pictures though

-=Jeff=- · 06-18-2016

secondchance...

What unit do you have in you car?

06-17-2016	#1
Johnny5 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 363	Power Antenna Question Does anyone know where the power antenna wire is located in a 1991 ZR1? I want to install a switch i bought to shut off the power bc i dont use the radio and i do not want the antenna going up and down constantly

06-17-2016	#2
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Power Antenna Question Blue (I think) wire at the CDM box. Pass side of dash.. Or back behind the package cover on the driver side Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

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Dynomite Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Dakota/California Posts: 3,799	Re: Power Antenna Question I thought the antennae only comes up when radio is ON? __________________ Left Clickable links -Solutions- LT5 Modifications/Rebuild Tricks Low Mileage ZR-1 Restoration 1990 Corvette (L98) Modifications LT5 Eliminated Systems LT5 Added Systems LT5/ZR-1 Fluids 1995 LT5 SPECIFIC TOP END REBUILD TRICKS

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Vetman Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yakima Washington Posts: 402	Re: Power Antenna Question Marc installed one for me under the carpet behind the driver seat. Saves the up and down big time. __________________ Jim 1990 Z # 2441 1959 c-1 230 HP 4 speed frost blue/silver 3 owner 2011 cts-v 556 HP, manual 6 speed 1955 chev 2dr ht PP 265 3 speed w/OD

06-18-2016	#7
Johnny5 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 363	Re: Power Antenna Question where is the power wire that you splice a switch into?

06-18-2016	#10
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Power Antenna Question secondchance... What unit do you have in you car? __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978