Error Code: XM ANTENNA Or XM LOADING Is Displayed (Without AcuraLink)

Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting - Error code: XM ANTENNA or XM LOADING is displayed

Error code: XM ANTENNA or XM LOADING is displayed (without AcuraLink)

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first Battery Test.
- Check the connectors for poor connection or loose terminals.
- Check for other error codes Audio System Error Codes, and check the XM Antenna Signal Reception Level.

1. Check the connector at the XM receiver.

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 AM/FM/XM antenna 2P connector.

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 4.

3. Check for other XM error codes.

Are there other XM error codes displayed?

YES -

Go to error codes.

NO -

Go to step 4.

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

Is the error message gone?

YES -

Replace the original AM/FM/XM antenna Diagrams.�

NO -

Go to step 5.

5. Substitute a known-good XM receiver XM Receiver Removal/Installation (Without AcuraLink).

Is the error message gone?

YES -

Substitute a known-good XM antenna lead, and recheck. If the XM receiver receives a signal, replace the original XM antenna lead. If the symptom/indication is still present, replace the original XM receiver XM Receiver Removal/Installation (Without AcuraLink).�

NO -

Replace the XM antenna lead.�