Error Code: XM ANTENNA Is Displayed (With XM Radio)

Symptom Troubleshooting: Error code: XM ANTENNA is displayed

Error code: XM ANTENNA is displayed

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first.

- Check the connectors for poor connection or loose terminals.

- 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) [or 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 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) [or XM receiver].

Is the error message gone?
YES - 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 AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver) Removal/Installation (With AcuraLink) [or XM receiver] Service and Repair.

NO - Replace the XM antenna lead.