What the is this? - Does it belong to my GN?

[black87buick]

I found this laying on top of the passenger upper door hinge. What does it belong to IF it belongs to my GN?

 

[GBGN1]

Looks like nut for antenna .

 

[black87buick]

Looks like nut for antenna .

That what I was thinking but the antenna is secure. The thread matches the antenna stud. I also found what looks to be a PN on the mystery nut PN#1825000.

 

[markboss]

That what I was thinking but the antenna is secure. The thread matches the antenna stud. I also found what looks to be a PN on the mystery nut PN#1825000.

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Antenna nut..

 

[notacarlo]

wanna try again? It belongs to the car.

 

[black87buick]

wanna try again? It belongs to the car.

Ok the link says antenna cable nut. Car as near as can tell never had a power antenna according to the RPO codes, but I am still learning.

 

[Turbotre]

Ok the link says antenna cable nut. Car as near as can tell never had a power antenna according to the RPO codes, but I am still learning.

That antenna nut is from a stock GN non-power antenna.
The antenna in your fender appears to be an aftermarket replacement.

 

[black87buick]

That antenna nut is from a stock GN non-power antenna.
The antenna in your fender appears to be an aftermarket replacement.

Thank you. Mystery solved and something was learned today - car had antenna replaced. Hmm.'prolly because the previous owner put some $s into the stereo system. Coincidentally, I am looking for the stock stereo to restore original interior - guess the antenna needs to be added to the list for exterior.

 

[NY Twin Turbo]

You think that's weird? I found a whole slew of hardware hiding under my coilpack years ago. Let's not forget that hole on top of frame/engine cradle. Some areas of our cars are like the Twilight Zone. You find this stuff later and wonder what it does and where it goes.

 

[earlbrown]

If you're real anal (giggity) about going back stock, you might want to check the RPO sticker and see if your car came with a power antenna.


They're notoriously bad about breaking. The easiest fix is to just shotgun a fixed antenna and be done with it.

 

[Pronto]

The stud probably stripped so they just replace the antenna with some aftermarket thing.