Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 3356

6 Inspect SIRIUS satellite radio antenna plug
connection condition.
Is connection okay?
7 Inspect the SIRIUS satellite radio antenna.
(See SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA
INSPECTION.)
Is the SIRIUS satellite radio antenna normal
8 Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
Measure continuity between SIRIUS satellite
radio antenna feeder axis and ground.
Is there any continuity?
9 Inspect the SIRIUS satellite radio antenna
feeder.
(See SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA
for voltage
drop
(compare
with battery
voltage)
Resistance
between
ground of
electrical
component
and body.
(Should be
close to 0
ohm)
Installation
condition of
noise
prevention
capacitor for
fuel pump
etc.
audio unit/car-
navigation unit
cannot receive the
AM signals without
the 12 V battery
power to the
antenna amplifier.
If the SIRIUS
satellite radio
signals become
strong, the audio
unit/car-navigation
unit may receive
the signal with
noises.
YesGo to the next step.
No Insert antenna plug securely.
YesGo to the next step.
No Replace the SIRIUS satellite radio
antenna.
(See SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO
ANTENNA
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
YesReplace the SIRIUS satellite radio
antenna feeder.
(See SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO
ANTENNA FEEDER
INSTALLATION.)
No Go to the next step.
YesGo to the next step.
No Replace the SIRIUS satellite radio