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Volvo C70 Antenna Problems

18 messages,  Last post on Jun 05, 2009 at 7:47 AM

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#12 of 18 2007 C70 Antenna gets caught in trunk lid by aasbd

Mar 03, 2008 (11:06 am)

Has anyone else experienced this when opening or closing the roof? I would not have believed it if I hadn't seen if for myself. I have a feeling the dealer is not going to believe me. I was hoping that it was a common problem.

#13 of 18 Re: 2007 C70 Antenna gets caught in trunk lid [aasbd] by rschleicher

Mar 03, 2008 (5:22 pm)

Replying to: aasbd (Mar 03, 2008 11:06 am)
I've never had that problem with my 2007 - there must be a fairly significant bend to your antenna. Can't you just bend it the other way for a while to get it to straighten out? A replacement antenna shouldn't amount to much money, in any case. Thre is a set of posts on this forum talking about a "shortie" replacement antenna, for a little bit sleeker look. It would also probably solve the problem. (See the C70 Antenna thread.)

#14 of 18 Re: 2007 C70 Antenna gets caught in trunk lid [rschleicher] by aasbd

Mar 03, 2008 (6:22 pm)

Replying to: rschleicher (Mar 03, 2008 5:22 pm)
Thanks, I think I might try that. The antenna is pulled out quite a bit from being stretched and bent. I'm sure it's toast.

#15 of 18 2008 C70 Antenna by cobia210

Apr 24, 2008 (2:27 pm)

I am new to this forum and I am interested in purchasing a "shortie " antenna for my 2008 C70. I have search all over the net without success. Can someone tell me where I can get one? Thanks.

#16 of 18 Re: 2008 C70 Antenna [cobia210] by lemenn

Jun 13, 2008 (12:35 am)

Replying to: cobia210 (Apr 24, 2008 2:27 pm)
Have you tried to just remove completely the antenna?
 
You could be surprised with the results.
 
At least in Europe/France you just don't need it...
 
 

#17 of 18 Re: 2007 C70 Antenna gets caught in trunk lid [aasbd] by raznob

Jun 05, 2009 (7:00 am)

Replying to: aasbd (Mar 03, 2008 11:06 am)
I have a 2008 C70 which does the same thing, every now and then the aerial will decide to get trapped in the trunk, I now monitor progress in the wing mirror. Is there an alternative, a retractable soulution???

#18 of 18 Re: 2007 C70 Antenna gets caught in trunk lid [raznob] by volvobuff

Jun 05, 2009 (7:47 am)

Replying to: raznob (Jun 05, 2009 7:00 am)
I have not seen any retractable antennas, but there are third-party replacement antennas which are shorter in length and visually much less obtrusive; perhaps they would also be less likely to get snagged by the top. See http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f115c31

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