I have a 96 Integra LS and now my Antenna doesnt retract back down when I shut off the car, I hear the motor turning but the Antenna doesn't retract, is it a motor issue?

 

You need to replace the mast. It is a simple fix.

Next time, a simple search could help you find your solution faster. This thread hasn't made it to page two yet.

 

The plastic toothed belt that is cast inside the antenna has snapped and the motor has nothing to grab on to and move.

If you can find a replacement antenna mast, all you'll need to do is remove the trunk panel and the driver's side rear interior panel to access the antenna motor body.

Be careful not to damage the paint when you remove the chromed locking nut. Masking tape and vise-grips will help immensely.

 

Or you can use a flathead screwdriver and turn the nut. You're going to have to take apart the motor in order to remove the broken piece of cable. A mast costs about 45 bucks from Acura.


Edit: I just realized it was an actual Hex nut, :doh:

 

Haven't looked at this Integra forum in forever, but what I did years ago when my antenna failed on me was to replace it with a stubby S2000 antenna.