"Mike" <mike-r@earthlink.net> wrote:
> The relay coil energizes and remains in that state as the antenna
> fully
> extends. The hot power feed passes through the relay contacts, motor,
> SPDT
> limit switch to ground. A timed rotating cam then engages the limit
> switch to off, which removes the power feed to the antenna motor after
> full extension. When the radio or ignition is turned off, the relay
> coil
> is de-energized and the re-directed hot power feed passes through the
> relay contacts, limit switch, motor and ground in a reverse polarity
> path,
> allowing the antenna mast to retract. Once again, the cam engages the
> limit switch to off, removing the power feed to the antenna motor
> after
> full retraction. That's my best diagram interpretation...

You must be right, because after I installed the 3-way antenna motor
override switch, things are working as expected. It will come really
handy in the freezing cold winter.

> BTW, in regard to your other post, I was able to purchase the original
> antenna wrench from the dealer when I replaced the mast in our 92
> Accord.

Finally my special order nut wrench also arrived today, so I'll be ready
for next time I need to replace the antenna mast.

Rudy