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Test Description

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The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  Early design modules support the mV reading while later design modules support the mA reading.
  2. 3:  Due to current limiting capabilities in the module, an antenna cable shorted to ground could still show 1200-1800 mV.
DTC B1259

Step Action Values Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Radio/Audio System Schematics  
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Entertainment System? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Entertainment System 
2  With a scan tool, observe the digital radio antenna in the digital radio receiver data list.
Does the scan tool indicate that the digital radio antenna is within the specified range?		 1200-1800 mV or 42-118 mA Go to Step 3  Go to Step 4 
3  Test the antenna cables for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 10  Go to Step 8 
4
  1. Disconnect the antenna cables from the digital radio receiver.
  2. Measure the voltage from the center conductor of the inboard antenna connector on the digital radio receiver to one of the case screws.
Does the voltage measure within the specified range?		 4.5-5.5 V Go to Step 5  Go to Step 6 
5 Test the antenna cables for an open, or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 10  Go to Step 8 
6 Inspect for poor connections at the digital radio receiver. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 10  Go to Step 7 
7
IMPORTANT: Always perform the setup procedure for the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Setup 
Replace the digital radio receiver. Refer to Receiver Replacement - Digital Radio .Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 10  -
8 Inspect for poor connections at the digital radio antenna. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 10  Go to Step 9 
9 Replace the digital radio antenna. Refer to Antenna Replacement - Digital Radio .
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 10  -
10
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Does the DTC reset?		 - Go to Step 2  System OK
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