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AcuraLink Symptom Troubleshooting - AcuraLink services do not work

AcuraLink services do not work

NOTE:

- In order for the AcuraLink service to work, the client must have an activated account with XM (receives at least channels, 000, 001, 174, and 247).
- Verify the client account status by calling XM Satellite Radio at 800-852-9696.

1. Check the No. 23 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box. Then check the No. 5 (7.5A) fuse and the No. 35 (7.5A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.

Are the fuses OK?

YES -

Go to step 2.

NO -

Replace the fuse(s), and recheck.�

2. Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I).

3. Measure the voltage between AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) connector A (32P) terminal No. 3 and body ground.





Is there battery voltage?

YES -

Go to step 4.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire(s) between the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) and the No. 35 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.�

4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

5. Measure the voltage between AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) connector A (32P) terminal No. 2 and body ground.





Is there battery voltage?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) and the No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.�

6. Measure the voltage between AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) connector A (32P) terminal No. 28 and body ground.





Is there less than 0.2V?

YES -

Check for loose terminals or poor connections at the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) connector A (32P). If the connections are good, substitute a known-good AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) AcuraLink Control Unit-XM Receiver Removal/Installation, and recheck. If the symptom goes away, replace the original AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) AcuraLink Control Unit-XM Receiver Removal/Installation.�

NO -

Check for an open in the wire between the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) and body ground. If the wire is OK, check for poor ground at G505.�