Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Jeep Wrangler and 2015 Jeep Wrangler. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK THE ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Radio Antenna connector.
3. Inspect the Radio Antenna connection.
  Was the Antenna connection clean and secure?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Repair the Antenna connection as needed.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE ANTENNA AND CABLE
1. Connect the Radio Diagnostic Tool (special tool #9977-6-FM, Antenna) to the antenna connection on the back of the Radio.
2. Make sure one of the front doors is still open.
3. Using the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Turn the Radio on.
6. Using the scan tool, read the active Radio DTCs.
  Does the scan tool read: B142D- AUDIO ANTENNA NOT CONNECTED as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Repair or replace the Radio in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
TEST THE ANTENNA CABLE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Antenna cable at the base.
3. Connect the appropriate Radio Diagnostic Tool (special tool #9977-6-1, Adapter) or (special tool #9977-6-3, Adapter) to the Antenna cable at the back of the Radio.
4. Connect the appropriate Radio Diagnostic Tool (special tool #9977-6-4, Jumper) or (special tool #9977-6-2, Jumper) to the Antenna cable at the Antenna base.
5. Measure the Resistance across the tool terminals.
  Is the resistance above 52.5 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Use the Radio Diagnostic Tool (special tool #9977-6, Kit, Radio Antenna Diagnostic) to locate the open circuit, repair or replace the Antenna cable as necessary.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace the Antenna base in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .