Diversity Antenna System
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This diversity antenna system is comprised of 3 glass mounted antennas, a radio antenna module, and an FM impedance matching module. The primary AM and FM antennas are an integral part of the right rear quarter glass and are connected to the radio antenna module. The secondary FM antenna is an integral part of the left rear quarter glass and is connected to the FM impedance matching module. The radio antenna module, located in the headliner above the right rear quarter glass, processes the antenna reception signals and phase aligns them to create one strong signal. The FM impedance matching module, located in the headliner above the left rear quarter glass, boosts the secondary antenna signal and transmits it to the radio antenna module.
The following information lists the most probable cause of the concern to the least probable cause followed by the appropriate test for that condition. If the test leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with the replacement. If the test leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with the replacement. Refer to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS .
Perform the Antenna System Test and test the antenna coax cable prior to performing any of the following tests.
Poor Reception on Both AM and FM Bands
- The radio antenna module is not grounded properly. The module grounding screws should be clean and tight. The antenna module ground is either a chassis ground or a ground strap. Measure the resistance from the antenna module base plate to a good ground. Resistance should be 0.20 Ω or less. Find and correct the condition if the resistance is out of specification.
- The antenna enable signal is not present at the radio antenna module. This could be caused by an output failure of the radio or an open/shorted antenna enable signal circuit. In order to test the antenna enable signal circuit, the radio must be ON and tuned to the FM band. Disconnect the radio antenna module. Measure the voltage from the antenna enable signal circuit of the radio antenna module to a good ground. Voltage measured should be near 12 V. If the specified voltage is not measured, test the antenna enable signal circuit for an open or short to ground. Refer to CIRCUIT TESTING andWIRING REPAIRS . If no failures were found, replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement for service procedure.
- The FM composite signal circuit to the radio antenna module is open or shorted to ground. Test the FM composite signal circuit for an open or short to ground. Refer to CIRCUIT TESTING andWIRING REPAIRS .
- The feed coax at the radio antenna module has been inadvertently swapped with the FM impedance matching module crossover coax. Ensure that the feed coax, marked with a yellow band, is in the correct socket on the radio antenna.
- Improper retention of the antenna cable in the floating retainer. Poor or no connection with the radio will result when the radio is installed if the antenna cable is not properly attached in the floating retainer. Inspect the antenna cable for movement in the floating retainer. Replace the antenna cable if movement is found.
- Defective radio antenna module. Replace radio antenna module. Refer to Radio Control Module Replacement for service procedure.
Poor Reception on AM Band Only
- Defective AM antenna.
- Defective radio antenna module. Replace radio antenna module. Refer to Radio Control Module Replacement for service procedure.
Poor Reception on FM Band Only
- Defective primary or secondary FM antenna
- Defective radio antenna module. Replace radio antenna module. Refer to Radio Control Module Replacement for service procedure.
- Defective FM impedance matching module. Replace FM impedance matching module. Refer to Radio Control Module Replacement for service procedure.