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Ranger 75 · 06-03-2009, 10:07 AM

Has anyone else noticed a gap(between the base of the antenna and the roof of the car) under the shark fin On Star antenna? Worried about leaks!

NightmareSS · 06-03-2009, 10:26 AM

nope...do u have a pic of it? i wanna find a smaller fin/antenna for it because it kinda clashes with the sunroof

Ranger 75 · 06-03-2009, 10:30 AM

I'll get a picture later this week, away on business.

TomServo · 06-03-2009, 10:36 AM

08 Accords had a similar issue, and yes they leaked.

Ranger 75 · 06-03-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TomServo

08 Accords had a similar issue, and yes they leaked.

Great!

TomServo · 06-03-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ranger 75

Great!

Of course w/o photo's or real world experience we are all just guessing. So maybe this is for naught.

OP please post some photo's.

Ranger 75 · 06-03-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TomServo

Of course w/o photo's or real world experience we are all just guessing. So maybe this is for naught.

OP please post some photo's.

Undestand you would like photos but am not at home right now. I thought that if you had a Camaro with an On Star antenna you could look and see if you had a gap between the roof and the antenna.

KJS · 06-03-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ranger 75

Undestand you would like photos but am not at home right now. I thought that if you had a Camaro with an On Star antenna you could look and see if you had a gap between the roof and the antenna.

No gap at all, checked all the way around and its flush and tight. Washed mine about 4 times so far, no leak.

Ranger 75 · 06-03-2009, 11:59 AM

Thanks KJS

Crowley · 06-03-2009, 05:11 PM

I looked and there is a small gap under it (looking from the drivers side .. it is apparent I can see light coming in from the other side ).. I took pics that I will post but I don't know if it will show or not ..

Crowley

Crowley · 06-03-2009, 05:25 PM

Here you go, you can see where it is not quite touching the roof .. I'll have to take this by the dealer and see what they think .. thoughts?

Ranger 75 · 06-03-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowley

I looked and there is a small gap under it (looking from the drivers side .. it is apparent I can see light coming in from the other side ).. I took pics that I will post but I don't know if it will show or not ..

Crowley

This is exactly the same as mine (looking from the drivers side)the gap starts about an inch and a half to two inches from the rear of the antenna. It looks like it re-attaches toward the front of the antenna. i am going to the dealer when i get home and have them look at it. Probable nothing...just worried about water leaks. Have had 3 Chevys with On Star and this is the first I have seen like this.

Vash · 06-03-2009, 07:02 PM

We would have to see what's under it. They tested it with water so it should be sealed under that.

PsyDoc · 06-03-2009, 08:15 PM

I thought there was a gasket that the "guts" bolted down to and then the black cover is there just to cover everything up. Over time, though, the gasket can deteriorate and will need replacing. Unfortunately, I bet the tell-tale sign that your gasket needs replacing is a water stain on the head liner.

06-03-2009, 10:07 AM	#1
Ranger 75 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 286	ON Star Antenna Problem? Has anyone else noticed a gap(between the base of the antenna and the roof of the car) under the shark fin On Star antenna? Worried about leaks! Last edited by Ranger 75; 06-03-2009 at 10:46 AM.

06-03-2009, 10:26 AM	#2
NightmareSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 92 300zx 2001 Ram Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Staten Island, NYC Posts: 1,388	nope...do u have a pic of it? i wanna find a smaller fin/antenna for it because it kinda clashes with the sunroof __________________

06-03-2009, 05:11 PM	#10
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	I looked and there is a small gap under it (looking from the drivers side .. it is apparent I can see light coming in from the other side ).. I took pics that I will post but I don't know if it will show or not .. Crowley __________________

06-03-2009, 05:25 PM	#11
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	Here you go, you can see where it is not quite touching the roof .. I'll have to take this by the dealer and see what they think .. thoughts? __________________

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06-03-2009, 10:30 AM	#3
Ranger 75 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 286	I'll get a picture later this week, away on business.

06-03-2009, 10:36 AM	#4
TomServo Drives: 2007 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swansea IL Posts: 727	08 Accords had a similar issue, and yes they leaked.

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Ranger 75 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 286	Thanks KJS

06-03-2009, 07:02 PM	#13
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	We would have to see what's under it. They tested it with water so it should be sealed under that.

06-03-2009, 08:15 PM	#14
PsyDoc Drives: Soon-to-be 1st Gen Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 249	I thought there was a gasket that the "guts" bolted down to and then the black cover is there just to cover everything up. Over time, though, the gasket can deteriorate and will need replacing. Unfortunately, I bet the tell-tale sign that your gasket needs replacing is a water stain on the head liner.