MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Information and Entertainment Systems

A19 CHECK THE AM (AMPLITUDE MODULATION) / FM (FREQUENCY MODULATION) ANTENNA

415-00A General Information -Vehicles With AM-FM-CD-SYNC

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Yes

GO to A19

No

INSTALL a new AM/ FM antenna amplifier. REFER to: Audio Unit Antenna Amplifier (415-00A Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC, Removal and Installation).

A19 CHECK THE AM (AMPLITUDE MODULATION) / FM (FREQUENCY MODULATION) ANTENNA AMPLIFIER SHIELD FOR CONTINUITY TO GROUND

Measure:

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

AM/ FM antenna coaxial cable shield at the ACM

Ground

Is the resistance less than 1 ohm?

Yes

GO to A21

No

GO to A20

A20 CHECK THE AM (AMPLITUDE MODULATION) / FM (FREQUENCY MODULATION) ANTENNA AMPLIFIER SHIELD FOR CONTINUITY TO ANTENNA UNIT BASE

Remove the AM/ FM antenna amplifier. REFER to: Audio Unit Antenna Amplifier (415-00A Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC, Removal and Installation). Measure:

Positive Lead

Measurement /

Action

Negative Lead

AM/ FM antenna shield at the AM/ FM antenna amplifier (component side)

AM/ FM antenna amplifier base (unpainted surface on the mounting tab)

Is the resistance less than 1 ohm?

Yes

INSPECT and REPAIR any corrosion on the AM/ FM antenna amplifier and/or vehicle mounting surface. REINSTALL the AM/ FM antenna amplifier and ensure the proper torque value is achieved. REFER to: Audio Unit Antenna Amplifier (415-00A Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC, Removal and Installation).

No

INSTALL a new AM/ FM antenna amplifier. REFER to: Audio Unit Antenna Amplifier (415-00A Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC, Removal and Installation).

A21 CHECK THE AM (AMPLITUDE MODULATION) / FM (FREQUENCY MODULATION) ANTENNA COMPONENTS

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