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Satellite Radio Broadcast cannot be Received [03/2017 - 05/2023]: Procedure

  1. CHECK SURROUNDINGS 
    1. Check if the vehicle is in an environment where reception is difficult due to something blocking the area above the vehicle.

      HINT: 

      If the area above the vehicle is blocked, such as when in a building or tunnel, reception may not be possible.

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      *a Example *b In a tunnel
      *c In a building *d Under an overpass
      *e On a forest or tree-lined path *f Between tall buildings
      *g Under a cliff or overhang - -

      OK

      Area above vehicle is not blocked.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    END (MOVE VEHICLE TO LOCATION WHERE RECEPTION IS BETTER) 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check if CH001 (free broadcast) can be received.

      OK

      CH001 can be received.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  6

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK DISPLAY SETTING 
    1. Check the display screen.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      "UNAUTH" is displayed A
      "-----" is displayed B
      None of the displays above are shown C

    Result: 

    THERE IS NO SONG/PROGRAM TITLE OR ARTIST NAME/FEATURE ASSOCIATED WITH CHANNEL AT THAT TIME 

    Result: 

    See step  6

    Result: 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK CONTRACT CONDITIONS 
    1. Check if the pay-type contract has been extended, or if the contract period has ended.

      OK

      Pay-type contract is valid.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    TO RECEIVE PAY-TYPE BROADCASTS, CONTRACT MUST BE MADE WITH SATELLITE RADIO TUNER COMPANY 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. PERFORM ACTIVATION REFRESH 
    1. Perform activation refresh by referring to the satellite radio service website (http://www.siriusxm.com).

      HINT: 

      The Sirius XM radio ID that is necessary to perform activation refresh can be displayed when CH000 is selected on the satellite radio.

      OK

      Malfunction disappears.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    END 

    Result: 

    NG 

    PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [03/2017 - 09/2018]  , or refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [09/2018 - 06/2019]  , or refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [06/2019 - 04/2020]  , or refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [04/2020 - 10/2022]  , or refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2022 - 05/2023] 

  6. CHECK DISPLAY 
    1. Check the display screen.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      "ANTENNA" is displayed A
      "NO SIGNAL" is displayed B
      "LOADING" is displayed
      "OFF AIR" is displayed C
      After "CH UNAVL" is displayed, display automatically switches to CH001 D
      None of the displays above are shown E

    Result: 

    END (MOVE VEHICLE TO LOCATION WHERE RECEPTION IS BETTER) 

    Result: 

    CHANNEL IS CURRENTLY NOT BEING BROADCAST. BROADCAST CAN BE LISTENED TO OR VIEWED WHEN IT IS BACK ON AIR (CONFIRM WITH RADIO STATION) 

    Result: 

    CHANNEL BROADCAST HAS ENDED (CONFIRM WITH RADIO STATION) 

    Result: 

    See step  12

    Result: 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the antenna connector from the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly.
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      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to No. 2 Antenna Cord Sub-assembly)
      *b Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Radio Receiver Assembly)
    2. Disconnect the antenna connector from the radio receiver assembly.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      B-2 - C-1 (SXM) Always Below 1 Ω
      B-2a - C-1a Always Below 1 Ω
      B-2 or C-1 (SXM) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B-2a or C-1a - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [03/2017 - 06/2019]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [06/2019 - 05/2023] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK NO. 2 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the antenna connector from the wire harness.
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      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Wire Harness)
      *b Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Antenna Cord Sub-assembly)
    2. Disconnect the antenna connector from the antenna cord sub-assembly.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      X116-1 (SDARS) - B-2 Always Below 1 Ω
      X116-1a - B-2a Always Below 1 Ω
      X116-1 (SDARS) or B-2 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      X116-1a or B-2a - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE NO. 2 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [03/2017 - 06/2019]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [06/2019 - 05/2023] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  9

  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (NO. 2 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY - NO. 6 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the X116 No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the X117 No. 6 antenna cord sub-assembly connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      X116-1 (SDARS) - X117-1 (SDARS) Always Below 1 Ω
      X116-1a - X117-1a Always Below 1 Ω
      X116-1 (SDARS) or X117-1 (SDARS) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      X116-1a or X117-1a - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  10

  10. CHECK NO. 6 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the antenna connector from the satellite radio antenna assembly.
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      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Satellite Radio Antenna Assembly)
      *b Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Wire Harness)
    2. Disconnect the antenna connector from the wire harness.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A-1 - X117-1 (SDARS) Always Below 1 Ω
      A-1a - X117-1a Always Below 1 Ω
      A-1 or X117-1 (SDARS) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A-1a or X117-1a - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE NO. 6 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [03/2017 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  11

  11. CHECK SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the satellite radio antenna assembly with a new or known good one and check if the same problem occurs again.

      Refer to REMOVAL [03/2017 - ]

      OK

      Malfunction disappears.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    END (SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA ASSEMBLY IS DEFECTIVE) 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [03/2017 - 05/2023] 

  12. CONFIRM CURRENTLY SELECTED CHANNEL 
    1. Confirm if CH000 is currently selected.

      OK

      CH000 is selected

      Result

      Result
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    END (CH000 HAS NO SOUND. SELECT ANOTHER CHANNEL) 

    Result: 

    NG 

    PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [03/2017 - 09/2018]  , or refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [09/2018 - 06/2019]  , or refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [06/2019 - 04/2020]  , or refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [04/2020 - 10/2022]  , or refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2022 - 05/2023]