Diagnostic Test
- CHECK THE ANTENNA CONNECTION
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Satellite Antenna yellow connector at the Radio.
- Inspect the Satellite Antenna connection.
Is the Antenna connection clean and secure?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Repair the Antenna connection as needed.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE RADIO
- Connect the (special tool #9977-6-SAT, Antenna) to the antenna connection on the back of the Radio.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Turn the Radio on and set it to Satellite band.
- Tune into several satellite stations.
Is the Satellite reception still poor or not available?
Yes
- Replace the Radio in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to DISPLAY, RADIO, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- TEST THE ANTENNA CABLE AT THE GLOVE BOX OPENING
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the (special tool #9977-6-SAT, Antenna) from the Antenna cable at the Radio.
- Connect the antenna cable back up to the Radio.
- Remove the Glove Box Assembly.
- Disconnect the yellow SDAR antenna connector that is attached to the blower housing.
- Connect the (special tool #9977-6-SAT, Antenna) with the 9977-6-5 adapter, to the SDAR antenna connector at the glove box opening.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Turn the Radio on and set it to Satellite band.
- Tune into several satellite stations.
Is the Satellite reception now poor or not available?
Yes
- Replace the antenna cable between the Radio and the in-line connector at the glove box opening.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- TEST THE ANTENNA CABLE FROM THE GLOVE BOX OPENING TO THE ANTENNA CONNECTOR NOTE:
To continue this test, it will require the necessity of two technicians.
CAUTION:Be extremely careful not to pull too hard on the headliner which could cause it to buckle. Support it if it starts to drop.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Re-connect the yellow SDAR connector at the glove box opening.
- Lower the headliner.
- Once the headliner is loose, move the front seats forward and lower the front seat backs and rest the headliner on top of the seats.
- Disconnect the yellow SDAR antenna cable connector on the rear roof support at the antenna base.
- Connect the (special tool #9977-6-SAT, Antenna) to the yellow SDAR Antenna cable connector near the antenna base.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Turn the Radio on and set it to Satellite band.
- Tune into several Satellite stations.
Is the Satellite reception now poor or not available?
Yes
- Replace the Antenna cable from the glove box opening to the Satellite Antenna.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Satellite Antenna base in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .