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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 B1272 02: Antenna FM/AM Signal Circuit Low Voltage

DTC B1272 04: Antenna FM/AM Signal Circuit Open

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Radio Antenna Coax

B1271 02

B1271 04

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1. Poor radio reception

Circuit/System Description

AM and FM radio reception is dependent on the following components:

    • Radio antenna
    • Coax cable between the radio antenna and the radio
    • Radio

Conditions for Running the DTC

Radio ON

Conditions for Setting the DTC

A short to ground or an open/high resistance is detected on the radio antenna coax.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

No action is taken when this DTC sets.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A current DTC will clear when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
    •  A history DTC will clear after 100 malfunction free ignition cycles.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Radio/Audio System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component 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

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Disconnect the harness connector at the radio antenna.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 10 ohms between the terminal 2 outer shield and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the antenna coax shield for an open/high resistance. If the coax test normal, replace the radio.
  4. Ignition ON, test the terminal 2 center terminal for 9.5-11.0 volts.
  5. If greater than the specified range, test the antenna coax center terminal for a short to voltage. If the coax tests normal, replace the radio.
    If less than the specified range, test the antenna coax center terminal for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the coax tests normal, replace the radio.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the radio antenna.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Radio Antenna Replacement
    •  Antenna Cable Replacement