ANTENNA DIAGNOSTIC KIT J-51782

There is an Antenna Diagnostic Kit service tool that has been released. It is essential to assist technicians with troubleshooting antennas if their customer states a concern about radio static, loss of audio reception, reception fades in and out, or map showing the wrong location.

This special tool kit is composed of known good antennas, which can be connected to the audio head unit to help determine if a faulty antenna component is related to the audio system loss of reception complaint. It is intended to help technicians confirm if antenna issues are present and to potentially find a root cause for the concern without removing the headliner to help avoid unnecessary, costly, and complex audio component replacements.

The J-51782 Antenna Diagnostic Kit is a universally applicable tool equipped with adapters for use during service procedures on GPS, AM/FM, Satellite Radio, and other applications.

Common customer concerns related to each antenna type:

• GPS - Map shows wrong location position, clock does not display correct time when set to “Auto Clock Mode”
• AM/FM - Static, loss of reception, reception fading in and out
• SXM Satellite Radio - Loss of reception, a message stating “No Signal”, a message stating “Check Antenna”

The Antenna Diagnostic Kit includes:

• ,st >Satellite Antenna Types – Magnetic base Satellite Radio, GPS I, and GPS II antennas;
• AM/FM Antenna – Magnetic base AM/FM antenna, (2) AM/FM Radio adapters;
• Storage Case – Case with die cut foam insert and lid label.