Pinpoint Test N: No GPS Antenna Signal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

N1 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 M .
- No: GO to N2 .
N2 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 lower satellite radio antenna cable. REFER to ANTENNA CABLE - SATELLITE RADIO . CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No: GO to N3 .
N3 CHECK FOR CORRECT ACM OPERATION
- 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) . 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.