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Pinpoint Test M: No Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna Signal

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  1. M1 CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM 
    • Move the vehicle outside of any enclosed structure to an area that is unobstructed by trees, tall buildings, and bridges.
    • Fig 1: Substituting GPS Antenna
      GF0004556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Operate the audio unit in navigation mode.
    • Does the GPS icon appear, then disappear? 
    1. YES  : The system is operating correctly at this time. NOTIFY the customer that obstructions to the line of sight may affect the GPS antenna.
    2. NO  : Go to  M2.
  2. M2 CHECK THE AUDIO UNIT RECORDED DTCs 
    • Check the recorded DTCs from the audio unit self-test.
    • Is DTC B2204 recorded? 
    1. YES  : Go to  M4.
    2. NO  : Go to  M3.
  3. M3 CHECK THE GPS ANTENNA MOUNTING 
    • Verify the GPS antenna is installed correctly and no aftermarket equipment is obstructing the antenna.
    • Is the GPS antenna mounted correctly? 
    1. YES  : Go to  M4.
    2. NO  : Correctly INSTALL the GPS antenna. REFER to Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna . TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. M4 SUBSTITUTE THE GPS ANTENNA 
    • Install a known good GPS antenna.
    • Move the vehicle outside of any enclosed structure to an area that is unobstructed by trees, tall buildings, and bridges.
    • Fig 2: Substituting GPS Antenna
      GF0004556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Operate the audio unit in navigation mode.
    • Does the GPS icon appear, then disappear? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new GPS antenna. REFER to Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    2. NO  : INSTALL the original GPS antenna. Go to  M5 .
  5. M5 CHECK FOR CORRECT AUDIO UNIT OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the audio unit connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the audio unit connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new audio unit. REFER to Audio Unit . TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.