Windshield Antenna Lead Splice?
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Mcarlo77
aretubj
Joe73
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Windshield Antenna Lead Splice?
The antenna wire lead/connector coming out of the windshield in my '76 Sprint is broken, and not able to be spliced......see pics. I have not been able to locate an aftermarket solution for this, or come across a used pigtail to splice on.
Has anyone else here found themselves in this spot? I would like to keep this thing stock.
Or does anyone have a good used pigtail?
Has anyone else here found themselves in this spot? I would like to keep this thing stock.
Or does anyone have a good used pigtail?
relic7680- G3GM Member
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Re: Windshield Antenna Lead Splice?
In the second row of pics on the bottom looks like what you need. Probably will have to solder it. http://www.pcsridgway.com/products/wire-lead-assemblies/
Since its already broken off, I'd cut off some of the boot to expose the wires and try soldering them up. Then some liquid electrical tape and heat shrink tubing to finish it up.
Since its already broken off, I'd cut off some of the boot to expose the wires and try soldering them up. Then some liquid electrical tape and heat shrink tubing to finish it up.
Joe73- Donating Member
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Re: Windshield Antenna Lead Splice?
IIRC the female connection on the cowl should be a standard RCA jack. So if you can't locate an exact connector, any male RCA plug should work. You just have to sufficiently waterproof it.
thatfnthing- Donating Member
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Re: Windshield Antenna Lead Splice?
I'll look, but I should have one.
Just give me some time
Joe
Just give me some time
Joe
aretubj- G3GM Newbie
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aretubj wrote:I'll look, but I should have one.
Just give me some time
Joe
Any word on this?
relic7680- G3GM Member
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Re: Windshield Antenna Lead Splice?
What about this?
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Switchcraft/3502RABAU?qs=sGAEpiMZZMv0W4pxf2HiV%252bUVOYJL7OFxC09XN8jV0H8%3d
And then wrap it with some silicone tape to waterproof it. Not OEM, but should work.
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Switchcraft/3502RABAU?qs=sGAEpiMZZMv0W4pxf2HiV%252bUVOYJL7OFxC09XN8jV0H8%3d
And then wrap it with some silicone tape to waterproof it. Not OEM, but should work.
thatfnthing- Donating Member
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dumb as me, i was thinking the other side.
I think your splicing it..
I think your splicing it..
aretubj- G3GM Newbie
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I would try repairing it. Get a pick and some WD-40 and spray both ends of the plug. Then work the pick around the broken wire inside the plug. Also work around the plug side to get the lubricant all the way through the plug. Then gently either push or pull the broken connection out of the rubber housing. Then work the other end of the broken wire from the windshield through the rubber housing of the plug. Pull it through enough to strip the end of the wire and solder it to the connector. Then lube it up again and pull it back down carefully until its in place properly in the rubber housing. That should get you back to operating condition.
g3chevy / Mr Pontiac- Donating Member
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How exactly is the end attached to the windshield antenna? Â And, how difficult is it to remove? Â This thread got me to looking at the one on my Laguna and it's just a bare wire without the protective casing encapsulating it (Looks like it's designed with EMI/RFI protection in mind?). Â I was hesitant to pull on the end to disconnect from the windshield antenna for fear of breaking it off.
Mcarlo77- Donating Member
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Re: Windshield Antenna Lead Splice?
These windshield connector wires should all have the protective casing around them. But over the years they deteriorate and leave a bare wire. I usually use liquid tape to remedy this. The end of the wire is soldered directly to the windshield where the antenna "foil" runs down the middle.
g3chevy / Mr Pontiac- Donating Member
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Interesting...I would never have guessed replacement windshields would come with the pigtail connector. Good thing I didn't try to remove it.
Mcarlo77- Donating Member
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Re: Windshield Antenna Lead Splice?
Yes, the last 2 new windshields I had installed already had the pigtail on them. That's of course only if you order a windshield with the built in antenna.
g3chevy / Mr Pontiac- Donating Member
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My replacement windshield came with it too.
thatfnthing- Donating Member
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I love going down these rabbit holes to get original systems back online....
relic7680- G3GM Member
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Re: Windshield Antenna Lead Splice?
I have one of those lead-ins. I'll look for it & post if I can find it...
pila- Donating Member
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pila wrote:I have one of those lead-ins. I'll look for it & post if I can find it...
That would be awesome, thanks
relic7680- G3GM Member
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Re: Windshield Antenna Lead Splice?
relic 7680...I have the other half, the part that is in the cowl...sorry. The part you need appears to be the lead from the windshield.(?) With care, it can be spliced back together, and some shrink tubing slid over the coax before it's soldered together. The shrink tubing has to be kept away from the solder joint, so it doesn't shrink before it's slid over the joint etc..
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