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Checking Antenna Cable, Accessory






Checking the antenna cable, accessory

Fault-tracing information
Fault causes which could result in poor antenna reception:
- Incorrect positioning of the antenna cable
- Fault or loose connections in the cable between the handsfree box and the antenna
- The antenna is not properly connected.

Continue - Checking the components and wiring

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Checking the components and wiring




- Ignition off
- Disconnect the connector for the antenna cable.
Check the connector for the antenna cable. Check for loose connections. Check for contact resistance and oxidation.
Check the antenna cable. Check that the cable harness is not trapped.
Take readings between the antenna signal cable and signal ground. Check for a short-circuit to ground.

Note! The resistance must not be 0 ohms or infinite. The resistance must be approximately 50 ohms.

Take readings between the signal ground and chassis ground. Check for a short-circuit to ground.

Other information
- Signal specification Signal Specification, Handsfree Accessories
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring and Terminals.





Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.




- Ignition on.
Check that the antenna is working by using the telephone.

Is the function OK?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND

VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Fault-tracing information

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