Error Code: XM Antenna Is Displayed
Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting - Error code: XM ANTENNA is displayed
Error code: XM ANTENNA 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.
- If you replace the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver), the AcuraLink must be reactivated by Acura Client Services.
[ ]: Without AcuraLink
1. Check the connector at the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) connector B (2P) [or XM receiver connector B (2P)].
Is the connector connected?
YES -
Go to step 2.
NO -
Reconnect the connector(s). If the error message does not go away, go to step 2.
2. Check the connector at the XM terrestrial and satellite antenna module (GPS antenna).
Is the connector connected?
YES -
Go to step 3.
NO -
Reconnect the connector(s). If the error message does not go away, go to step 3.
3. Check the pin locations in the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) [or XM receiver] connector and the XM antenna module connectors.
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 XM terrestrial and satellite antenna module.
Is the error message gone?
YES -
Replace the XM terrestrial and satellite antenna module.�
NO -
Go to step 5.
5. Substitute a known-good AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver) Removal/Installation [or XM receiver XM Receiver Removal / Installation].
Is the error message gone?
YES -
Update the AcuraLink control unit Programming and Relearning, if it does not have the latest software, then recheck. If the software is the latest, replace the AcuraLink control unit AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver) Removal/Installation [or XM receiver XM Receiver Removal / Installation].�
NO -
Replace the XM antenna lead.�