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DTC 1301: GPS Antenna Error

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NOTE:
  • This navigation DTC sets when there is poor connectors or loose terminals at the GPS antenna connector or an open in GPS antenna lead.
  • Check the vehicle battery condition first (see BATTERY TEST )
  • Before you troubleshoot, make sure to follow the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION )
  • Make sure the vehicle is parked outside and away from buildings
  • Aftermarket metallic window tint or electronic devices located near the audio-navigation unit or the GPS antenna can potentially interfere with the operation of the navigation system
  1. Check the most recent DTC (see HOW TO CHECK ERROR HISTORY )
  2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode, then back to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode
  3. Check the most recent DTC (see HOW TO CHECK ERROR HISTORY )

    Is DTC 1301 indicated at the time you cycled the vehicle? 

    YES  -Go to step 4

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time

  4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode
  5. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the audio-navigation unit connector J (2P)
  6. Check the most recent DTC (see HOW TO CHECK ERROR HISTORY )
  7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode, then back to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode
  8. Check the most recent DTC (see HOW TO CHECK ERROR HISTORY )

    Is DTC 1301 indicated at the time you cycled the vehicle? 

    YES  -Replace the GPS Antenna (see GPS ANTENNA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then retest If the DTC continues to set, replace the audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the vehicle repeatedly comes back with the DTC, replace the audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )