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Old Dec 11, 2021 | 12:55 PM
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We had a big storm overnight, this morning I went out to my new-to-me '94 and there is a small puddle of water in the console WTF? I see water dripping from this doohickey so I look on the roof and there is an open hole with what looks like a threaded part just inside of it. What the heck is this thing, and what is supposed to be on my roof to not let water in??

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Old Dec 11, 2021 | 04:04 PM
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Normally those doohickeys are the receiver for the keyless entry system. I've not seen one like that before. Have no clue to what bolted to the roof. I can see faint circle around the hole. Perhaps some kind of antenna mount?
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Old Dec 11, 2021 | 06:30 PM
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Didn't notice that until you mentioned it, could be the PO had a CB antenna there, there was a CB sitting loose in the box of goodies that was in the back. Thanks for pointing that out.
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Old Dec 11, 2021 | 09:41 PM
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My guess is there used to be a spotlight mounted there.
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Old Dec 12, 2021 | 03:17 AM
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You should be able to make something with a big fender washer, a nut, some RTV, and a strong magnet if you aren't going to put an antenna there.
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