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DTC B15C0: Short in GPS Antenna; DTC B15C1: Open in GPS Antenna [08/2013 - ]: Description

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This DTC is set when the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) detects an open or a short in the telephone and GPS antenna circuit. The DCM (Telematics Transceiver) receives 1574.42 - 1576.42 MHz radio frequency signals from satellites through the telephone and GPS antenna assembly. The cable is a 50 Ω coaxial cable.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
B15C0 Current for telephone and GPS antenna assembly is lower (Ω) malfunction criterion for 10 seconds when power switch is on (IG).
(Short circuit)
  • DCM (Telematics Transceiver)
  • Wire harness or connector (Telephone and GPS antenna cord)
  • Telephone and GPS antenna assembly
B15C1 Current for telephone and GPS antenna assembly is higher (Ω) malfunction criterion for 10 seconds when power switch is on (IG).
(Open circuit)

HINT: 

Refer to "PARTS LOCATION" for the installation location of telephone and GPS antenna cord. Refer to PARTS LOCATION [08/2013 - ] .