Pinpoint Test W: No GPS Antenna Signal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- W1 CHECK THE SATELLITE SIGNAL PID (SAT_SIG_STR)
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: ACM DataLogger.
- Monitor the ACM PID (SAT_SIG_STR).
- Does the PID indicate "No Signal"?
- Yes : GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
- No : GO to W2.
- W2 CHECK FOR GPS SIGNAL-RELATED DTCs
- Clear the ACM DTCs.
- Carry out the ACM self-test.
- Is DTC B119F:01 or DTC B119F:13 retrieved?
- Yes : INSTALL a new front satellite radio antenna cable. REFER to ANTENNA CABLE - SATELLITE RADIO in this service information. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to W3.
- W3 CHECK FOR CORRECT ACM OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect all the ACM connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the ACM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes : INSTALL a new ACM. REFER to AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) - FUSION, MILAN or AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) - MKZ in this service information. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR any DTCs present.