Originally Posted by
MEM-TEK
Removal of a 9500ci or STi-R antenna is easy since Escort's engineers thoughtfully included a waterproof inline connector which is located roughly 5 feet back from the antenna. Of note, 9500ci and STi-R owners should put a dab of Vaseline inside this connector, plug it together and then wipe off any excess Vaseline on the outside of the connector using a towel moistened with isopropyl alcohol, and then loom wrap the connector with electrical tape. Finally, install a wire tie around the electrical tape to prevent it from unraveling due to engine heat. This is a guaranteed and sure-fire way to prevent corrosion within this inline connector under the hood for at least 5 years.
For car afficionados, Vaseline in all under-the-hood connectors (except high voltage ignition connectors) will prevent a lot of random computer error codes down the road. I've used this technique for every car which I have owned. Interestingly, this idea was told to me by a TV cable repairman years ago.
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