Error code: XM ANTENNA or XM LOADING is displayed
NOTE:
- Check the vehicle battery condition first (see BATTERY TEST ).
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
- Check XM radio reception in an open area. Poor reception/interference can be caused by tall buildings, mountains, or high-voltage power lines.
- Park the vehicle outside with a clear view of the southern horizon.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Do the XM Self-Diagnosis (see XM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
).
Are the other XM error codes displayed?
YES -Go to ERROR CODES .
NO -Go to step 4.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Check the connection at XM receiver connectors A (14P) and connector B (2P).
Are the connectors connected?
YES -Go to step 6.
NO -Reconnect the connectors, and recheck. If the error message does not go away, go to step 6.
- Check the connection at the XM antenna 2P connector.
Is the connector connected?
YES -Go to step 7.
NO -Reconnect the connector, and recheck. If the error message does not go away, go to step 7.
- 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 8.
- Substitute a known-good XM receiver (see XM RECEIVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
Is the error message gone?
YES -Replace the original XM receiver (see XM RECEIVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
NO -Replace the XM antenna lead.