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Inspection Procedure 3




Inspection Procedure 3: The error code "ANTENNA ERROR" is displayed on the display.

CAUTION:
Before replacing the satellite radio tuner, antenna feeder cable, ensure that the power supply circuit, the ground circuit and the communication circuit are normal.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)

When there is a failure in the antenna base, antenna rod, or there is an open circuit or improper connection in the antenna feeder, and the satellite radio tuner cannot receive normal voltage value or current value, the error code "ANTENNA ERROR" is displayed on the display.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

- Malfunction of the antenna rod.
- Malfunction of the antenna base.
- Malfunction of the antenna feeder cable.
- Malfunction of the satellite radio tuner.

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check if the antenna base or antenna rod are damaged.

Q. Are the antenna base or antenna rod damaged?

YES Replace the antenna base or antenna rod.
NO Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the connection between the antenna base and the antenna feeder.

Q. Is the connection between the antenna base and the antenna feeder normal?

YES Go to Step 3.
NO Repair the connection.
STEP 3. Check if the antenna feeder is damaged.

Q. Is the antenna feeder damaged or bent?

YES Repair or replace the antenna feeder.
NO Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check the connection between the antenna feeder cable and the satellite radio tuner.

Q. Is the connection between the antenna feeder and the satellite radio tuner normal?

YES Go to Step 5.
NO Repair the connection.
STEP 5. Temporarily replace the antenna base, and check if "ANTENNA ERROR" is displayed on the display.

Q. Is "ANTENNA ERROR" displayed on the display?

YES Replace the satellite radio tuner.
NO Replace the antenna base.