Disabling my antenna

[madmike]

Can anyone tell me where the fuse is for the power antenna in a 93 SE?

I never use the radio at all, and I'd like for the antenna to not extend on the rare occasion I power up the CD player.

I've been told all I need to do is pull the fuse that runs the antenna. Where is it/which one?

Mike

[ErnestM]

I'll have a rummage through my service notes tonight and see what I can see if nobody has responded, Mike...

ErnestM

[lotusguy]

Mike,

I believe that the fuse is in-line. The easiest thing would be to cut the antennae lead coming from the radio. Put a connector on it so you can reattach when wanted. Hope this helps...Jim'85TE

[AZ88Turbo]

Just last week I fitted a switch between the radio and the antenna so I can control when it goes up and down manually. It was easy, took about 10 minutes. Just took out the radio and figured out which was the "remote" wire, then installed a small toggle switch just under the dash out of site and ran the wire through it.

Hope this helps,

Mark

[madmike]

Thanks for the replies guys, but never mind. As fate would have it, my antenna apparently has stopped working anyways. (I fired up the stereo this afternoon and it doesn't budge.) I do believe this is the first time a Lotus part failure has actually resulted in a benefit to the owner.

Mike

[ErnestM]

Mike...

You are an obvious favourite of the Lotus gods...

(we are all jealous)

ErnestM

[madmike]

ErnestM said: Mike...

You are an obvious favourite of the Lotus gods...

(we are all jealous)

ErnestM