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Error Code: XM NO SIGNAL or XM LOADING Is Displayed (With ELS Audio)




Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting - Error code: XM NO SIGNAL or XM LOADING is displayed

Error code: XM NO SIGNAL or XM LOADING is displayed (with ELS audio)

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first Battery Test.
- 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 connectors for poor connection or loose terminals.

1. Park the vehicle outside with a clear view of the southern horizon.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3. Do the XM Self-Diagnosis.

Are there other XM error codes displayed?

YES -

Refer to Solution for troubleshooting.

NO -

Go to step 4.

4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

5. Check the XM antenna lead connection at the XM antenna or the AM/FM/XM antenna 2P connector and AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) connector B (2P) or XM receiver connector B (2P).

Are the connectors connected?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

Reconnect the XM antenna or the AM/FM/XM antenna 2P connector and AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) or XM receiver connector B (2P), and recheck XM radio operation. If the signal is restored, the system is OK. If the signal is not restored, go to step 6.

6. Substitute a known-good XM antenna Removal and Replacement or AM/FM/XM antenna Diagrams.

Does the XM radio receive a signal?

YES -

Replace the original XM antenna Removal and Replacement or AM/FM/XM antenna Diagrams.

NO -

- With AcuraLink, substitute a known-good XM antenna lead, and recheck. If the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) receives a signal, replace the original XM antenna lead. If the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) does not receive a signal, replace the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver); Sedan, Sport Wagon.
- Without AcuraLink, substitute a known-good XM antenna lead, and recheck. If the XM receiver receives signal, replace the original XM antenna lead. If the XM receiver does not receive signal, replace the XM receiver.