Diagnostic System Check
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle before proceeding with these diagnostic procedures. Refer to
Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
.
Antenna System Test
Important: Always zero out the DMM before taking a resistance measurement in order to ensure an accurate reading.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the antenna lead-in connector from the radio receiver.
- Measure the resistance from the negative battery cable to the coax (outer conductor) connector.
- The resistance measured should be 0.2 ohms or less.
- Test the following when the resistance is greater than 0.2 ohms:
• | The base of the antenna for a poor connection to body ground |
• | The coaxial cable interconnects for a poor connection or corrosion |
- After finding and correcting the condition, operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Perform the Antenna Checking Procedures after confirming the integrity of the antenna ground.
Antenna Checking Procedures
Perform the following tests for the type of antenna on the vehicle.
Mast Antennas
Unplug the antenna lead-in connector from the radio receiver and plug a test antenna into the radio. Make sure the antenna base is grounded to the vehicle chassis and keep hands off the mast.
Check the radio reception in an area away from electrical interferences. Tune to several weak and strong AM and FM stations. If the radio reception improved, the problem exists with the antenna and/or lead-in cable. If the reception is still poor, refer
to
Audio System Troubleshooting Hints
.
Important: Always zero out the DMM before taking a resistance measurement in order to ensure an accurate reading.
Mast Antenna System