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DTC 1301: GPS Antenna Error

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NOTE:
  • Check the vehicle battery condition first (see BATTERY TEST ).
  • This navigation DTC sets when there are poor connectors or loose terminals at the GPS antenna connector or an open in GPS antenna lead.
  • Before you troubleshoot, make sure to follow the General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION  ).
  • Make sure the vehicle is parked outside, away from buildings.
  • Aftermarket electronic devices located near the navigation unit or GPS antenna can potentially interfere with the operation of the navigation system.
  1. Clear the hard error code (see HOW TO CLEAR ERROR HISTORY  ).
  2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
  3. Check for the hard error code (see HOW TO CHECK ERROR HISTORY (NAVIGATION DTCS)  ).

    Is DTC 1301 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to next step.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  5. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at navigation unit connector E (2P) and the GPS antenna 2P connector..
  6. Clear the hard error code.
  7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
  8. Check for the hard error code.

    Is DTC 1301 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to next step.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  10. Replace a known-good GPS antenna (see GPS ANTENNA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  11. Clear the hard error code.
  12. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
  13. Check for the hard error code.

    Is DTC 1301 indicated? 

    YES  -Check the antenna lead for an open or short to ground between the navigation unit and the GPS antenna. If OK, replace the navigation unit (see NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).

    NO  -Replace the original GPS antenna (see GPS ANTENNA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).

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