Power antenna problem

[PaulRV6]

So I thought I had an antenna problem bc the last time it went down it wouldn't come back up. I turned the radio on and it works but antenna won't come up and the motor doesn't run, I can't hear it. Thought for sure I had a broken cable even though I put a metal cable in. I took out the antenna and bench tested it and it works fine. It must not be getting any power from the radio. Where do I start checking and what for?
I guess I can go ahead and put the antenna back in bc that seems fine. Thanks for the help.
Paul

 

[HyperV6]

Why not check the power antenna connector for power under the hood with a meter. I had another power antenna to swap in my car to test it. I believe the contacts / switch inside the power antenna could be dirty. I plan on opening the case and cleaning them. My antenna would work occasionally.

Craig

 

[PaulRV6]

I will do that but I also would like to know where the 12v power comes from and how to check that. The antenna itself seems to work fine. Thanks

 

[PaulRV6]

I checked the 12v power at the connector from the radio and all is good there. Everything put back together and works fine for now. Maybe a bad connection at the connector? I don't know but it works. Thanks for the help.