antenna

[Gordo]

I was on a recent road trip when I stopped for gas I noticed my antenna was gone. It was broke just below where it comes up out of the plastic. I have no ides when it broke. It could have been broken off while parked as I'm just not in the habit of looking at it. Has this ever happen to anyone. Could it have happened while driving? I was having problems with the rubber grommet coming out of it's hole from time to time. My problem is convincing my dealer it's a warranty issue. Does anyone know if this has happened to anyone before.

 

[Bob Denman]

Sounds a bit like a "Grab & Yank" prank... :gaah:

 

[Gray Ghost]

For warranty you normally need to show that there was a manufacturing defect. Mine Brooke when a cover was born up by high winds and twisted, taking the antenna of at about the place you mention. Replaced it with a flexible rubber one from Walmart. There are a few threads with more information on SL.

 

[warp10]

Wal-mart sells a flexable short one that works well.

 

[Woodsrider]

+1 on the Walmart. My 2012's antenna flew off on the highway, complete including boot and double ended attachment stud.

Assembly instructions apparently do not include loctite .

Wal-mart antenna is 'okay', reception is not quite as good so if you live in the boonies like I do you might notice the difference.

 

[ARtraveler]

They have you covered. The Wal-Mart one works good and at around $10 not to expensive. I believe the BRP replacement (if not covered under warranty), is about $75.

 

[Gordo]

Thanks guys, I called the service guy who said I would have to pay for it up front and if BRP deemed it a warranty case they would reimburse me. He is to get back to me with my cost. $75 doesn't seem to bad but I'm not sure which way I'll go yet. Again thanks.