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    i got this cable wire under the driver seat.there is a connector on the end which is not connected to anything. i traced it back to my hatchback glass which has a swiggly type of antena it looks like it was put there at the factory.anybody know what it is ? there is a rear defog which dont work. the festy is the 1988 model L thanks

  • #2
    A metal rod antenna (probably old cell phone) or are you talking about an aftermarket rear window defroster taped to the back window?

    (Chevy Vegas at one time had metal tape antennas attached inside their windshields. I haven't seen one of those in ages.)

    My best guess is you're talking about an antenna in a hole put through the rear glass. Aftermarket car/cell phone from around the early nineties or so.

    Karl
    Last edited by Safety Guy; 04-30-2010, 05:07 AM.
    '93GL "Prettystiva" ticking B3 and 5 speed, backup DD; full swaps in spring!
    '91L "AquaMutt" my '91L; B6 swap/5 speed & Aspire brakes, DD/work car
    '92L "Twinstiva" 5sp, salvage titled, waiting for repairs...
    '93GL "Luxstiva," '94 B6 engine & ATX; needs overhauled
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    • #3
      cable ?????

      the rear defrost is factory it has the switch on the dash. your right it must be a cell phone antena. you think this was done at the factory or after market ?certainly looks like factory.

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      • #4
        Take picturs perhaps but it doesnt sound like anything that was done at the factory.

        Has caught the most Festivas on Fire on this board!!

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        • #5
          Sunroof, stereo and detailing places often did car antenna work. I heard they used special tools to put the hole in the glass. I think I've seen similar antennas on police cars too.

          Karl
          '93GL "Prettystiva" ticking B3 and 5 speed, backup DD; full swaps in spring!
          '91L "AquaMutt" my '91L; B6 swap/5 speed & Aspire brakes, DD/work car
          '92L "Twinstiva" 5sp, salvage titled, waiting for repairs...
          '93GL "Luxstiva," '94 B6 engine & ATX; needs overhauled
          '89L "Muttstiva," now a storage bin, future trailer project

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          • #6
            cable,

            i checked it out this cable thing is right thru the glass. says the letters A S on the bottom piece on the outside. this is a factory item screw on female type brass colored end under the drivers seat which came from the piece on the back glass. will take pics soon.

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            • #7
              pics of mystery antena.

              pics of antena outside and inside.

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              • #8
                antena

                another outside pic.

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                • #9
                  Aftermarket external cell phone antenna.

                  Has caught the most Festivas on Fire on this board!!

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                  • #10
                    no mystery. cell phone antenna, as has been stated.
                    Jim DeAngelis

                    kittens give Morbo gas!!



                    Bright Blue 93 GL (1.6 8v, 5spd) (Hula-Baloo)
                    Performance Red 94 Aspire SE (Stimpson)

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                    • #11
                      antena

                      thanks for your interest, and all responses..

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