yeah, water gets in there, mucks up the internals, and the motor burns up. I took mine apart to try to fix it, and even with a motor that still made noise (was still functioning), I was unable to correct the problem.
The solid/stubby using the Altima mast is one alternative. You can use a regular whip antenna too, not just a stubby. A lot of folks chose the stubby because a regular antenna makes the P11 look like a remote control car lol.
The other option is to replace it with a New/functioning used unit. Dealers will rape you raw, eBay stuff can be hit or miss for fitment. A decent option is to buy a known working unit from a part out here, but who knows how long it'll last.
My last P11 antenna died, and I just forced it back down and disconnected the motor. Still got OK reception for most of the stations I listen to. Luckily my new G's antenna is still going strong (originally a west coast car, so not a lot of the same problems a Midwest or northern car might see). That said, I think I'm gonna figure out a way to do the BMW rooftop sharkfin antenna, or maybe something hidden in the C pillar when this one takes a crap. I think stubbies look good too, just want something different.
The solid/stubby using the Altima mast is one alternative. You can use a regular whip antenna too, not just a stubby. A lot of folks chose the stubby because a regular antenna makes the P11 look like a remote control car lol.
The other option is to replace it with a New/functioning used unit. Dealers will rape you raw, eBay stuff can be hit or miss for fitment. A decent option is to buy a known working unit from a part out here, but who knows how long it'll last.
My last P11 antenna died, and I just forced it back down and disconnected the motor. Still got OK reception for most of the stations I listen to. Luckily my new G's antenna is still going strong (originally a west coast car, so not a lot of the same problems a Midwest or northern car might see). That said, I think I'm gonna figure out a way to do the BMW rooftop sharkfin antenna, or maybe something hidden in the C pillar when this one takes a crap. I think stubbies look good too, just want something different.
