Error code: XM ANTENNA is displayed
- Check the vehicle battery condition first.
- Check the connectors for poor connection or loose terminals.
- Check XM radio reception in an open area. Poor reception/interference can be caused by tall buildings, mountains, or high-voltage power lines.
- Check XM receiver connector B (2P) at the XM receiver (without AcuraLink) or AcuraLink control unit connector C (2P) (XM receiver with AcuraLink).
Is the connector connected?
YES- Go to step 2.
NO- Reconnect the connector. If the error message does not go away, go to step 2.
- Check AM/FM/XM antenna connector B (2P).
Is the connector connected?
YES- Go to step 3.
NO- Reconnect the connector. If the error message does not go away, go to step 3.
- Substitute a known-good AM/FM/XM antenna (see AM/FM/XM ANTENNA REPLACEMENT
).
Is the error message gone?
YES- Replace the AM/FM/XM antenna (see AM/FM/XM ANTENNA REPLACEMENT ).
NO- Go to step 4.
- Substitute a known-good XM receiver (without AcuraLink) (see ACURALINK CONTROL UNIT (XM RECEIVER) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
) or the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver with AcuraLink) (see ACURALINK CONTROL UNIT (XM RECEIVER) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
Is the error message gone?
YES- Replace the XM receiver (without AcuraLink) (see ACURALINK CONTROL UNIT (XM RECEIVER) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) or 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 (see ACURALINK CONTROL UNIT (XM RECEIVER) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
NO- Replace the XM antenna sublead.