Diagnosis And Testing - Am/Fm From Radio To Cowl Cable
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the passenger side cowl trim panel (1). Refer to PANEL, Cowl Trim , Removal .
- Connect the (special tool #9977-6-2, Jumper) (1) to the white AM/FM fakra connector (2) in the passenger side cowl trim area.
- Remove the radio. Refer to RADIO , Removal .
- Connect the (special tool #9977-6-1, Adapter) (1) to the white AM/FM fakra connector (2) behind the radio.
- Set the DVOM (3) to OHMS or Ω , Insert the probes of the DVOM into the antenna tool.
- Is the resistance between 50Ω ± 5% (47.5 to 52.5)?
- Yes - Cable is good. Continue testing. Refer to CABLE, Antenna , Diagnosis and Testing .
- No - Replace the cable.