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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK THE ANTENNA CONNECTION 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Satellite Antenna yellow connector at the Radio.
    3. 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 .
  2. CHECK THE RADIO 
    1. Connect the (special tool #9977-6-SAT, Antenna) to the antenna connection on the back of the Radio.
    2. Turn the ignition on.
    3. Turn the Radio on and set it to Satellite band.
    4. Tune into several satellite stations.

      Is the Satellite reception still poor or not available?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. TEST THE ANTENNA CABLE AT THE GLOVE BOX OPENING 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the (special tool #9977-6-SAT, Antenna) from the Antenna cable at the Radio.
    3. Connect the antenna cable back up to the Radio.
    4. Remove the Glove Box Assembly.
    5. Disconnect the yellow SDAR antenna connector that is attached to the blower housing.
    6. Connect the (special tool #9977-6-SAT, Antenna) with the 9977-6-5 adapter, to the SDAR antenna connector at the glove box opening.
    7. Turn the ignition on.
    8. Turn the Radio on and set it to Satellite band.
    9. 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
  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.

    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Re-connect the yellow SDAR connector at the glove box opening.
    3. Lower the headliner.
    4. 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.
    5. Disconnect the yellow SDAR antenna cable connector on the rear roof support at the antenna base.
    6. Connect the (special tool #9977-6-SAT, Antenna) to the yellow SDAR Antenna cable connector near the antenna base.
    7. Turn the ignition on.
    8. Turn the Radio on and set it to Satellite band.
    9. 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 .