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911 · 01-08-2007, 05:57 PM

I'm sorry for the stupid question.

96 s14

I'm removing my headliner, and this wire falls down out of it I believe. It's black, cut, and I couldn't find somewhere that it connects to.

The connected end runs across my windshield and runs into a 1"x1" box stuck on the windshield and then goes for about another foot and has a pointed plastic tip like an antena. I have noticed it on my windshield before, obviously not the cut end though. (Digital cameras not working ATM).

So I'm thinking it could be an internal antenna by the previous owner, but the car has a power antenna already.

Basically, if this isn't a common piece on S14s then I'll just remove it, but I wanted to ask everyone first.
If you know about the internal winshield antennas, does this sound like one?

Thanks

chlatboy · 01-08-2007, 06:00 PM

sounds like it was a sensor to an alarm that doesnt exist anymore.

**ThatGuy** · 01-08-2007, 06:03 PM

I'd agree that it was a part of a now removed Alarm System.

kY.gordon · 01-09-2007, 01:36 AM

+1 on the sensor, I one of my sensors hidden when i had it done.

nsany(atl) · 01-09-2007, 07:36 AM

could it be the antenna for the factory remote? isn't that on the drivers side a pillar?

RHDintegXSI · 01-09-2007, 08:16 AM

sounds like the newer directed alarm antenna's. if you no longer have a working alarm go ahead and chuck it

projectRDM · 01-09-2007, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsany(atl)

could it be the antenna for the factory remote? isn't that on the drivers side a pillar?

OE keyless antenna is embedded in the rear glass, at the bottom.

01-08-2007, 05:57 PM	#1
911 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Juvie Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wire on my windshield = antenna? I'm sorry for the stupid question. 96 s14 I'm removing my headliner, and this wire falls down out of it I believe. It's black, cut, and I couldn't find somewhere that it connects to. The connected end runs across my windshield and runs into a 1"x1" box stuck on the windshield and then goes for about another foot and has a pointed plastic tip like an antena. I have noticed it on my windshield before, obviously not the cut end though. (Digital cameras not working ATM). So I'm thinking it could be an internal antenna by the previous owner, but the car has a power antenna already. Basically, if this isn't a common piece on S14s then I'll just remove it, but I wanted to ask everyone first. If you know about the internal winshield antennas, does this sound like one? Thanks

01-08-2007, 06:00 PM	#2
chlatboy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1,252 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sounds like it was a sensor to an alarm that doesnt exist anymore. __________________ If you dont know SEARCH!!!

01-08-2007, 06:03 PM	#3
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd agree that it was a part of a now removed Alarm System. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

01-09-2007, 07:36 AM	#5
nsany(atl) Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Smyrna,GA Posts: 346 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	could it be the antenna for the factory remote? isn't that on the drivers side a pillar? __________________ '92 C-West Sil/80 SR *SOLD* '95 Track car

01-09-2007, 08:16 AM	#6
RHDintegXSI Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: san diego Age: 40 Posts: 84 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sounds like the newer directed alarm antenna's. if you no longer have a working alarm go ahead and chuck it __________________ 96 Mitsubishi Eclipse sold 92 RHD converted Integra current 02 Honda Accord V6 current 89 Nissan 240sx Coupe current YES my other cars a HONDA

01-09-2007, 01:36 AM	#4
kY.gordon Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bay Area SF Posts: 123 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	+1 on the sensor, I one of my sensors hidden when i had it done.