Stubby antenna in the car wash?

[DebbyM46227]

I've been driving my Yaris with NO antenna since I was afraid to go through a car wash with the OEM antenna and since I'm short and I need a step-stool to reach the antenna to un-screw it.....

I get good enough reception with NO antenna but it doesn't look so great.

How about the stubby antenna? Can it be left on and survive a car wash?

[CTScott]

I've been driving my Yaris with NO antenna since I was afraid to go through a car wash with the OEM antenna and since I'm short and I need a step-stool to reach the antenna to un-screw it.....

I get good enough reception with NO antenna but it doesn't look so great.

How about the stubby antenna? Can it be left on and survive a car wash?

Yes. I use one of the Toyota OEM antennas (86309-02090), which is used on a bunch of other Toyotas and fits our mount perfectly, and I leave it on through car washes without a problem.

[DebbyM46227]

Thanks, I will check that out!

[nookandcrannycar]

Yes. I use one of the Toyota OEM antennas (86309-02090), which is used on a bunch of other Toyotas and fits our mount perfectly, and I leave it on through car washes without a problem.

Does the 86309-02090 provide better reception than the stock Yaris antennae did ?

[jpmck03]

Does the 86309-02090 provide better reception than the stock Yaris antennae did ?

Better: no.
About the same: yes.

I've had the stubby one on since about six months into owning it. No complaints.

[nookandcrannycar]

Better: no.
About the same: yes.

I've had the stubby one on since about six months into owning it. No complaints.

:thumbsup: Thanks.

[sickpuppy1]

I've always wondered if the stubby is better than the in windshield type they use on the sedans?