Reception Level Check
Preparation:
- Park the vehicle outside in a good location away from tall buildings, mountains, high-voltage power line or any other object that may interfere with reception.
- Tune to a powerful local FM radio station then write down the radio station number.
Tune to the FM radio station you wrote down in preparation using the SEEK/DOWN (
) or SEEK/UP (
) button, and write down the reception level of that station.
Press the preset No. 6 button to turn the AM/FM antenna power (SWD +B) off.
Write down the decibel level of that station with the AM/FM antenna power off.
Press the preset No. 6 button to turn the AM/FM antenna power (SWD +B) on.
Compare your results to a known-good, (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 Radio Reception Or Interference (2019 2020 2021)