Blue Sirius(R) Backseat TV Tuning Box Displayed With Buffer Bar Empty - No Change

BLUE SIRIUS(R) BACKSEAT TV TUNING BOX DISPLAYED WITH BUFFER BAR EMPTY-NO CHANGE

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information. Electrical Diagrams

1. CHECKING THE VIDEO OPERATION

NOTE: There is no change in the display, the Sirius(R) Backseat TV logo is continuously displayed and does not change. No flicker, green flash, or reset occurs.

NOTE: An empty buffer bar usually indicates no signal condition or faulty antenna. Watch the screen for five minutes to look for any reset activity or display change.

1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Select SAT video mode on radio and VES.

Does the radio display Acquiring Signal?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Call Sirius(R) and have the subscription updated.
- Cycle the vehicle ignition then cycle the battery to the SATV module by removing the IOD fuse. If failure still exists, replace the SATV Module.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

2. CHECKING THE AUDIO OPERATION
1. Select SAT audio mode on radio and VES.

Does the radio display Acquiring Signal and the audio is not functioning?

Yes

- Sirius(R) antenna signal is obstructed. Drive the vehicle to an open area or test another Sirius(R) module for signal presence in the area.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To 3

3. CHECKING FOR RADIO SIGNAL

Does the radio display No Signal and the audio is not functioning?

Yes

- Go To 4

No

- Go To 5

4. SATV AUDIO ANTENNA WIRING AND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the radio harness connector.
3. Disconnect the antenna harness connector.
4. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
5. Test the yellow circuit and green circuit for continuity or any source of SAT audio antenna signal loss.

NOTE: After this repair, start over at the beginning of the diagnostic as this is only a SAT audio problem and does not solve the SATV issue.

Is the wiring and connections OK for the SAT audio antenna?

Yes

- Replace the rear antenna.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

5. DTC B1539 SATV ANTENNA FAULT ACTIVE
1. With the scan tool, check the SATV for DTCs.

Is DTC B1539 SATV Antenna Fault set?

Yes

- Go To 6

No

- Call Sirius(R) and have the subscription updated.
- Attempt ignition cycle then battery cycle on SATV by removing the IOD fuse. If failure still exists, replace the SATV Module.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

6. SATV ANTENNA WIRING AND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the antenna harness connector.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
4. Test the brown circuit for continuity or any source of SATV antenna signal loss.

Is the wiring and connections OK for the SATV antenna?

Yes

- Replace the front antenna.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.