W123 Electric Aerial

[CliveM]

The mast on my W123 (300e) do longer goes up or down properly.

A number of years ago my local dealer replaced the mast (not the whole unit). I think that the aerial is made by Hirshmann - Does anyone know where I can get a new replacement mast (pref off the net) to replace myself.

Thanks

 

[NormanB]

Clive

I believe the OEM is Hirschmann for the radio aerial system.

I also understand that replacement masts are still available from the Stealers for £20ish. A complete replacement Hirschmann aerial is near 10 times that. Rip off parts may be available cheaper from other sources .

So my recommend is to source a genuine replacement mast form the Dealer - after all the original ain't done bad.

You should also take off the side plate that covers the gearing and give it a good clean out and remove any broken nylon bits and slap some new grease in there. I have never replaced the mast but understand that if all is well with motor and gearing you just feed the mast down and turn off the power (radio/ignition) and the gearing will catch the tab and draw it down.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

 

[TimN]

Just replaced the aerial on my 123 230 estate. The aerial is mounted on the nearside rear quarter. £35 pound from the local motor factors and job done. The new aerial came with a host of mounts but I just used the mount from the original with a bit of ingenuity.

 

[jaymanek]

The OE Equivalent is available new from Dronsfields... http://www.dronsfields.co.uk/

i got mine from there, really very good quality.. better than the orig in my opinion.. Its made by behr iirc...

 

[Richard.Wilson]

You can find Hirschmann aerials on the net, but they are really expensive. I replaced the roof-mounted whip-style one on my 230TE, figured that I should buy the correct one, as it would match the holes.
Wrong...I bought one from them, it was not the same, and a completely different shape, and it cost damn near £50....should have got a motorfactor one for a tenner.
maybe you'll be luckier, but I'd look closely at the alternatives, don't think it was good value for money.
Richard

 

[emerty]

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/

I had to replace mine because some drunken idiot snapped mine.

Bought a replacement from gsfcarparts.com for £25 plus VAT plus delivery £44 in total. That's for the full aerial - electric.