Error Code: XM Antenna or XM Loading Is Displayed (Without AcuraLink (Except USA Models With Navigation))

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

Error code: XM ANTENNA or XM LOADING is displayed (without AcuraLink)

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first Testing and Inspection.
- Check the connectors for poor connection or loose terminals.
- Check for other error codes Audio System Error Codes, and check the XM Antenna Signal Reception Level.

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 XM antenna 2P connector.

Is the connector connected?

YES -

Go to step 3.

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 XM antenna Removal and Replacement.

Is the error message gone?

YES -

Replace the original XM antenna Removal and Replacement.�

NO -

Go to step 5.

5. Substitute a known-good XM receiver XM Receiver Removal/Installation (Without AcuraLink (Except USA Models With Navigation)).

Is the error message gone?

YES -

Substitute a known-good XM antenna lead, and recheck. If the XM receiver receives a signal, replace the original XM antenna lead. If the symptom/indication is still present, replace the original XM receiver XM Receiver Removal/Installation (Without AcuraLink (Except USA Models With Navigation)).�

NO -

Replace the XM antenna lead.�