Chuck,
As I recall, both the antenna lead and, MUCH MORE LIKELY PROBLEM, the antenna motor power lines run through that footwell.
HOWEVER, they run in a plastic channel that has a cover, protected from damage by foot traffic. Pull up the carpets and see. There should be no breaks, cracks, etc. in the lines that would water in to short out.
How about water running down the inside of the antenna tube, if there is disintegration of the weather washer at the fender? If water got into the motor assembly, it could cause shorting.
Tom
In a message dated 9/21/2011 11:58:45 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jcrcpa@tx.rr.com writes:
Battery drain on 84 300sd diagnosed by shop as antenna shorting out. But I have found water in the left rear passenger footwell. I need to find that a/c tube and repair/replace. Question. does the antenna wire run through that footwell? If so could that have been shorting out the antenna?
Thanks,
Chuck
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