Ariel Clicking Noise?

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Ariel Clicking Noise?

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On start up my Ariel make the loudest clicking noise but doesn't extend.

Anyone know why?
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Re: Ariel Clicking Noise?

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The aerial has little plastic cogs in it. The teeth get mashed and slip. That's the clicking noise. Confirmed by the fact the aerial doesn't extend.
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Re: Ariel Clicking Noise?

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Repairable or just replace?
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Re: Ariel Clicking Noise?

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IMR2T wrote:Repairable or just replace?


Don't quote me, but if I recall, you can get repair kits. Not sure if true, or cost as I've never done it. Most just source a working aerial.
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Re: Ariel Clicking Noise?

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Sorted, cheers mate!
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Re: Ariel Clicking Noise?

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Re: Ariel Clicking Noise?

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You're lucky I don't think ours even clicks lol! Need to replace ours
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