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B1430






B1430(2.5)-SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA INTERNAL PERFORMANCE

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

NOTE: There are two versions of the B1430 DTC tests. In order to select the proper test you must know the Sales (model) Code of the radio. The Sales Code is on the face of the radio or if necessary use the scan tool and select Radio, More options and ECU Details.

NOTE: This version of the B1430 test is only applicable for the GEN 2.5 radios ( 2007/2008 RES, REQ, and 2007 and later RER, REU and REN). For the GEN 4.0 radios (2009 and later RES, REQ and RBZ) see the other version of the B1430 test.

- When Monitored:
With the ignition on and the radio in Satellite mode.

- Set Condition:
When the Satellite Radio does not detect a proper antenna signal, this code will set





1. TEST ANTENNA
1. With the scan tool, record the DTCs.
2. Erase the DTCs.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Disconnect the Satellite Radio Antenna connector at the back of the Radio.
5. Turn the ignition on and the radio in Satellite mode.
6. With the scan tool, erase the DTCs again.
7. Put the satellite radio in seek up mode for two loops around the band cycle.
8. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.

What Active DTC(s) are displayed?

B142F-Satellite Radio Antenna Not Connected and B1430-Satellite Radio Antenna Internal Performance.

- Replace the Satellite Radio.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

B142F-Satellite Radio Antenna Not Connected only.

- Go To 2

B1430-Satellite Radio Antenna Internal Performance only.

- Replace the Satellite Radio.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

2. CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Inspect the Satellite Radio Antenna connection at the Radio.

Was the antenna connection clean and secure?

Yes

- Go To 3

No

- Clean and secure the antenna connection as necessary.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

3. SATELLITE RADIO
1. Re-connect the antenna cable to the Radio.
2. Disconnect the Satellite Radio Antenna connector at the Antenna.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, record, then erase the radio DTCs.
5. Turn the radio on and put the Satellite Radio in Satellite Mode.
6. Put the satellite radio in seek up mode for two loops around the band cycle.
7. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.

What Active DTC(s) are displayed?

B142F-Satellite Radio Antenna Not Connected

- Replace the Satellite Radio Antenna.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

B1430-Satellite Radio Antenna Internal Performance

- Go To 4

4. SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA CABLE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Locate the intermediate Satellite Radio Antenna connector.
3. Disconnect and inspect the intermediate Satellite Radio Antenna connector.

Was the connector clean and secure?

No

- Clean and secure the Satellite Radio Antenna intermediate connector.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

Yes

- Replace the Satellite Radio Antenna Cable as necessary.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.