Error code: XM ANTENNA is displayed (without AcuraLink)
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NOTE:
- Check the vehicle battery condition first (see BATTERY TEST ).
- Check the connectors for poor connection or loose terminals.
- Check for other error codes (see XM SELF-DIAGNOSIS ), and check the XM Antenna Signal Reception Level (see XM SIGNAL RECEPTION LEVEL INDICATION MODE ).
- Check the connector at the XM receiver.
Is the connector connected?
YES -Go to step 2.
NO -Reconnect the connector(s). If the error message does not go away, go to step 2.
- Check the connector at the XM antenna.
Is the connector connected?
YES -Go to step 3.
NO -Reconnect the connector(s). If the error message does not go away, go to step 3.
- Substitute a known-good XM antenna (see XM ANTENNA REPLACEMENT
).
Is the error message gone?
YES -Replace the original XM antenna (see XM ANTENNA REPLACEMENT ).
NO -Go to step 4.
- Substitute a known-good XM receiver (see ACURALINK CONTROL UNIT (XM RECEIVER) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
Is the error message gone?
YES -Substitute a known-good XM antenna lead, and recheck. If the XM receiver receives a signal, replace the original XM antenna lead. If the symptom/indication is still present, replace the original XM receiver (see ACURALINK CONTROL UNIT (XM RECEIVER) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
NO -Replace the XM antenna lead.