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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B125A: Antenna 1 Circuit left

DTC B125B: Antenna 2 Circuit right

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

B+ Voltage

1

1

--

--

Ground

--

1

--

--

Left Audio Signal (+)

2

2

2

--

Right Audio Signal (+)

3

3

3

--

Audio Common Signal (-)

4

4

4

--

Left Digital Radio Antenna Coax

B125A, B1259

B125A, B1259

B125A, B1259

--

Right Digital Radio Antenna Coax

B125B, B1259

B125B, B1259

B125B, B1259

--

1. No communication with DRR/XM not available

2. No or distorted audio from left side speakers when listening to digital radio

3. No or distorted audio from right side speakers when listening to digital radio

4. No or distorted audio from all speakers when listening to digital radio

Circuit/System Description

The digital radio receiver (DRR) receives XM satellite radio signals via 2 digital radio antennas located in each of the outside rearview mirrors. The antenna circuits are coaxial cables that carry the digital radio signal information received by the antennas to the DRR. The antenna coax also provides a path for voltage to power the antennas. Separate left and right audio signals (+) are sent from the DRR to the CD changer. The CD changer processes these signals and passes them to the audio amplifier.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • Ignition ON.
    • Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B125A

The DTC will set when the DRR detects a short to voltage, short to ground, or an open/high resistance in the antenna 1 circuit.

B125B

The DTC will set when the DRR detects a short to voltage, short to ground, or an open/high resistance in the antenna 2 circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • Digital radio reception may be poor or not available.
    • The radio displays "No XM Signal" or "Check Antenna".

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
    • A history DTC will clear once 100 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Radio/Navigation System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Entertainment/Communication Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Radio/Audio System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Special Tools Required

EL-48028 Digital Radio Test Antenna

Circuit System Verification

With the vehicle outside in an area with an unobstructed view of the southern sky, tune to XM. Verify XM reception is clear and the No XM Signal message is not displayed on the radio.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the appropriate digital radio antenna coax from the digital radio receiver (DRR). Connect the to the DRR.
  2. Ignition ON, radio tuned to XM, verify DTC B125A/B is not current.
  3. If the DTC is current, replace the DRR.
  4. Ignition OFF, reconnect the antenna coax to the DRR, disconnect the digital radio antenna coax from the appropriate digital radio antenna.
  5. Ignition ON, test for 4.5-5.5 volts between the antenna coax center terminal and the coax outer shield.
  6. If not within the specified range, replace the antenna coax.
  7. If all circuits test normal, replace the appropriate digital radio antenna.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Digital Radio Antenna Cable Replacement
    •  Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement
    •  Digital Radio Receiver Replacement
    •  Digital Radio Receiver Setup
    •  Control Module References for Radio and Digital Radio Receiver replacement, setup, and programming