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Test F: Poor Reception - Satellite Audio

PINPOINT TEST F: POOR RECEPTION - SATELLITE AUDIO

Normal Operation
Digital signals are received by the satellite antenna and sent to the satellite radio receiver, which then provides audio signals to the audio unit.

DTC B1031 SAT (SDARS Satellite Antenna Open) - sets when an open or high resistance is detected in the satellite antenna circuit. This DTC can be either continuous or on-demand.

DTC B1032 SAT (SDARS Satellite Antenna Short) - sets when a short to ground is detected in the satellite antenna circuit. This DTC can be either continuous or on-demand.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Satellite radio antenna cable
- Satellite radio antenna
- Satellite radio receiver


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