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Automatic Antenna - Production Modification

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NUMBER 07-30-86

APPLICABILITY: 1986 XT MODELS

SUBJECT: AUTOMATIC ANTENNA MODIFICATION DATE 11-5-86

THIS BULLETIN IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY

FIGURE 1:




A modified automatic antenna has been used in production for XT models since January, 1986 starting with VIN 310452 and after. The automatic antenna shut off system has been changed from a timer to a limit switch.



The attached automatic antenna troubleshooting chart should be added to the 1986 Subaru Service Manual section 6-3, page 226 for diagnosing an automatic antenna with the limit switch.

Figure 113:




Details of antenna harness connector
NOTE:
It takes approximately 8 seconds for antenna to extend.