Display Specifications: Preparation
- Park the vehicle outdoors in a location with good radio reception.
- Tune to a powerful local FM radio station, then write down the radio station number.
- Tune to a powerful local AM radio station, then write down the radio station number.
- Enter the reception level indication mode in the self-diagnostic function. The AM/FM antenna amplifier is on and the character (A) is not displayed in the audio display.
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- Tune to the FM radio station you wrote down in preparation using the SEEK button (l<< >>l), and note the decibel level of that station.
- Press and release the RDM/A.SEL button to turn the AM/FM antenna amplifier off (A is now displayed in the audio display).
- Note the decibel level of that station.
- Press and release the RDM/A.SEL button to turn the AM/FM antenna amplifier back on (A is not displayed in the audio display).
- Press and hold the FM/AM button for more than 5 seconds to enter the AM reception mode.
- Tune to the AM radio station you wrote down in preparation using the SEEK button (l<< >>l),
and note the decibel level of that station.
- Press and release the RDM/A.SEL button to turn the antenna amplifier off (A is now displayed in the audio display).
- Note the decibel level of that station.
- Press and release the RDM/A.SEL button to turn the AM/FM antenna amplifier back on (A is not displayed in the audio display).
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or audio unit off to exit the test mode.
- Compare your results to a known-good vehicle, (make sure it is the same year and trim level) in the same location and direction, and under the same environmental conditions.
- If the reception level is within 10% of the known-good vehicle, no repair is needed at this time.
- If the reception level is at least 10% less than the known-good vehicle, go to POOR AM OR FM RECEPTION TROUBLESHOOTING .
- Park the vehicle outdoors in a location with good radio reception.
- Tune to a powerful local FM radio station, then write down the radio station number.
- Enter the reception level indication mode in the self-diagnostic function.
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- Tune to the FM radio station you wrote down in preparation using the TUNE knob, and note the decibel level of that station.
- Note the decibel level of that station.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or audio unit off to exit the test mode.
- Compare your results to a known-good vehicle, (make sure it is the same year and trim level) in the same location and direction, and under the same environmental conditions.
- If the reception level is within 10% of the known-good vehicle, no repair is needed at this time.
- If the reception level is at least 10% less than the known-good vehicle, go to POOR AM OR FM RECEPTION TROUBLESHOOTING .