Antenna Module - Export Description; Operation; Diagnosis And Testing - Antenna Module - Export - Chrysler Dodge Caravan 2002 Manual

8A - 6 AUDIO
ANTENNA BODY AND CABLE (Continued)
Fig. 4 Antenna Cap Nut
1 - CAP NUT
2 - ANTENNA ADAPTER
3 - TOOL
(11) Connect antenna cable connector to extension
cable.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ANTENNA MODULE - EXPORT

CONDITION
NO AM RECEPTION,
WEAK FM RECEPTION
NO AM OR FM
RECEPTION
WEAK OR NO AM/FM
RECEPTION
ANTENNA MODULE - EXPORT
DESCRIPTION
component designed to capture and enhance RF
(Radio Frequency) signals in both the AM and FM
broadcast bands. The antenna module is mounted to
the right rear roof rail under the headliner. The mod-
ule is grounded through the mounting bracket and
fastener. The module has a two wire electrical con-
nector that connects to the integral radio antenna,
located on the right rear quarter glass. There is also
an electrical connector for battery voltage and a coax
cable connector.

OPERATION

radio signals supplied by the side window integral
radio antenna system and selectively amplifies them.
The amplified signal is then sent through the body
length coax cable to the radio input.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Antenna module to antenna
connector open or disconnected.
2. Coax open or disconnected.
3. No battery power at antenna
module.
1. Coax disconnected at radio.
2. Coax shorted to ground.
1. Antenna Module faulty.
(12) Install glove box to instrument panel.
(13) Connect the battery negative cable.
The antenna module is an electromagnetic circuit
The antenna module receives both AM and FM
1. Repair open, reconnect
antenna module connector to
glass mounted antenna.
2. Repair open, reconnect coax.
3. Check fuse. if okay, repair
open in battery voltage circuit.
1. Reconnect coax.
2. Repair or Replace coax
1. Substitute known good
module. If reception improves,
Antenna Module was faulty.
RS
CORRECTION