Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK THE ANTENNA CONNECTION
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Satellite Radio Antenna connections.
3. Inspect the Satellite Radio Antenna connections.
  Are the Antenna connections 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-SAT, Antenna) to the Satellite Antenna connection on the back of the TGW.
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 TGW on.
6. Using the scan tool, read the active TGW DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B156B-2B SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA- WIRES SHORTED TOGETHER as active?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the TGW in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, TELEMATICS GATEWAY, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 3
TEST THE SATELLITE ANTENNA CABLE
1. Disconnect the Satellite Antenna cable at the Satellie Antenna.
2. Connect the appropriate Radio Diagnostic Tool (special tool #9977-6-1, Adapter) or (special tool #9977-6-3, Adapter) to the Satellite Antenna cable at the back of the TGW.
3. Connect the appropriate Radio Diagnostic Tool (special tool #9977-6-4, Jumper) or (special tool #9977-6-2, Jumper) to the Satellite Antenna cable at the Satellite Antenna.
4. Measure the Resistance across the terminals on the tool.
  Is the resistance below 47.5 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Use the Radio Diagnostic Tool (special tool #9977-6, Kit, Radio Antenna Diagnostic) to locate the short together, repair or replace the Satellite Antenna cable as necessary.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace the Satellite Antenna in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to ANTENNA, SATELLITE, AUDIO, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .