Antenna Cable

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Remove the antenna jack from the audio unit and antenna.
Check for continuity between the center poles of antenna cable.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Center Poles Of Antenna Cable
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Check for continuity between the outer poles of antenna cable. There should be continuity.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Outer Poles Of Antenna Cable
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If there is no continuity, replace the antenna cable.
Check for continuity between the center pole (A) and outer pole (B) of antenna cable. There should be no continuity.

Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Center Pole & Outer Pole Of Antenna Cable
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If there is continuity, replace the antenna cable.