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Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting - Error code: XM ANTENNA is displayed

Error code: XM ANTENNA is displayed (without AcuraLink)

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first Testing and Inspection.
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.

1. 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.

2. Check the connector at the AM/FM/XM antenna.

Is the connector connected?

YES -

Go to step 4.

NO -

Reconnect the connector(s). If the error message does not go away, go to step 4.

3. Check for other XM error codes Audio System Error Codes.

Are there other XM error codes displayed?

YES -

Go to error codes Audio System Error Codes.

NO -

Go to step 4.

4. Substitute a known-good AM/FM/XM antenna Diagrams.

Is the error message gone?

YES -

Replace the AM/FM/XM antenna Diagrams.�

NO -

Go to step 5.

5. Substitute a known-good XM receiver XM Receiver Removal/Installation.

Is the error message gone?

YES -

substitute a known-good AM/FM/XM antenna lead. If the symptom/indication is still present, replace the original XM receiver XM Receiver Removal/Installation.�

NO -

Replace the AM/FM/XM antenna lead.�