Error Code: XM ANTENNA Or XM LOADING Is Displayed
Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting - Error code: XM ANTENNA or XM LOADING is displayed
Error code: XM ANTENNA or XM LOADING is displayed
NOTE:
- Check the vehicle battery condition first Testing and Inspection.
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
- Check XM radio reception in an open area. Poor reception/interference can be caused by tall buildings, mountains, or high-voltage power lines.
1. Park vehicle outside with a clear view of the southern horizon.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Turn on the audio unit, and select XM.
4. Check for other XM error codes.
Are there other XM error codes displayed?
YES -
Go to Error Codes Audio System Error Codes.�
NO -
Go to step 5.
5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
6. Check the connector at XM receiver connector B (2P).
Is the connector connected?
YES -
Go to step 7.
NO -
Reconnect the connector. If the error message does not go away, go to step 7.
7. Check the connector at the XM antenna 2P connector.
Is the connector connected?
YES -
Go to step 8.
NO -
Reconnect the connector. If the error message does not go away, go to step 8.
8. Check the pin locations in XM receiver connector B (2P) and the XM antenna 2P connector.
Are the pins in the correct locations?
YES -
Go to step 9.
NO -
Correct the pin locations. If the error message does not go away, go to step 9.
9. 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 10.
10. Substitute a known-good XM receiver XM Receiver Removal/Installation.
Is the error message gone?
YES -
Replace the original XM receiver XM Receiver Removal/Installation.�
NO -
Replace the XM antenna lead.�