Error code: XM ANTENNA or XM LOADING is displayed (without AcuraLink)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Acura TL, 2010 Acura TL, and 2009 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Check the vehicle battery condition first (see BATTERY TEST )
Check the connectors for poor connection or loose terminals
Check for other error codes (see ERROR CODES , and check the XM Antenna Signal Reception Level (see XM SIGNAL RECEPTION LEVEL INDICATION MODE ).

Check the connector at the 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
Check the XM antenna 2P connector.
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 4
Check for other XM error codes (see XM error codes under ERROR CODES ).
Are there other XM error codes displayed?

YES -Go to ERROR CODES .

NO -Go to 4
Substitute a known-good XM antenna (see XM ANTENNA REPLACEMENT )
Is the error message gone?

YES -Replace the original XM antenna (see XM ANTENNA REPLACEMENT )

NO -Go to step 5
Substitute a known-good AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) (see ACURALINK CONTROL UNIT (XM RECEIVER) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Is the error message gone?

YES -Substitute a known-good XM antenna lead. If the XM receiver receives signal, replace the original XM antenna lead. If the XM receiver does not receive a signal, (see XM Receiver Removal/Installation ).

NO -Replace original XM antenna (see XM Antenna Replacement ).