Reception level indication (Push and hold 5 sec. FM/AM button) (Except DX model)

This diagnostic screen checks the radio reception level. This level then can be used to diagnose the radio reception quality. The reception level is displayed in decibels (dB).

Preparation: 

• Park the vehicle outdoors in a location with good radio reception.
• Tune to a powerful local FM radio station, then write down the radio station number.
• Tune to a powerful local AM radio station, then write down the radio station number.

1. Enter the reception level indication mode in the self-diagnostic function. The AM/FM antenna amplifier is on and the character (A) is not displayed in the audio display.
   Fig 1: Screen Display - AM/FM Antenna Reception Level Indication

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2. Tune to the FM radio station you wrote down in preparation using the SEEK button ( ↔↔ ), and note the decibel level of that station.
3. Press and release the RDM/A.SEL button to turn the AM/FM antenna amplifier off (A is now displayed in the audio display).
4. Note the decibel level of that station.
5. Press and release the RDM/A.SEL button to turn the AM/FM antenna amplifier back on (A is not displayed in the audio display).
6. Press and hold the AM/FM button for more than 5 seconds to enter the AM reception mode.
7. Tune to the AM radio station you wrote down in preparation using the SEEK button ( ↔↔ ), and note the decibel level of that station.
8. Press and release the RDM/A.SEL button to turn the antenna amplifier off (A is now displayed in the audio display).
9. Note the decibel level of that station.
10. Press and release the RDM/A.SEL button to turn the AM/FM antenna amplifier back on (A is not displayed in the audio display).
11. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or audio unit off to exit the test mode.
12. Compare your results to a known-good vehicle, (make sure it is the same year and trim level) in the same location and direction, and under the same environmental conditions.
    • If the reception level is within 10% of the known-good vehicle, no repair is needed at this time.
    • If the reception level is at least 10% less than the known-good vehicle, go to Poor AM or FM Reception troubleshooting (see POOR AM OR FM RADIO RECEPTION OR INTERFERENCE (WITHOUT NAVIGATION) ).