Error Code: XM Antenna Is Displayed

Error code: XM ANTENNA is displayed

NOTE:
- Check XM radio reception in an open area. Poor reception/interference can be caused by tall buildings, mountains, or high-voltage power lines.
- Check the vehicle battery condition first.
- Always check the connectors for poor connection or loose terminals.

1. Check the connector at the XM receiver (without AcuraLink) or the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) (with AcuraLink).

Is the connector connected?

YES - Go to step 2.

NO - Reconnect the connector. If the error message does not go away, go to step 2.

2. Check the connector at the AM/FM/XM antenna.

Is the connector connected?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Reconnect the connector. If the error message does not go away, go to step 3.

3. Check the pin locations in the XM receiver connector (without AcuraLink) or the AcuraLink control unit connector (XM receiver with AcuraLink) and the AM/FM/XM antenna connector.

Are the pins in the correct locations?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Correct the pin locations. If the error message does not go away, go to step 4.

4. Substitute a known-good AM/FM/XM antenna.

Is the error message gone?

YES - Replace the AM/FM/XM antenna.

NO - Go to step 5.

5. Substitute a known-good XM receiver (without AcuraLink) or the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) (with AcuraLink).

Is the error message gone?

YES - Replace the XM receiver (without AcuraLink) or update the AcuraLink control unit if it does not have the latest software, then recheck. If the software is the latest, replace the AcuraLink control unit.

NO - Replace the XM antenna lead.