Service Bulletin

Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.

Greensboro, NC USA Trucks
Date Group No. Page

7.2005 397 34 1(24)

Communication System
MID 142/181 Fault Codes and
Troubleshooting
VN, VHD VERSION2
From Build Date June 2005

Communication System
MID 142/181 Fault Codes and Troubleshooting

W3006229

Communication System ECU, Single Port

W3006231

Communication System ECU, Double Port

This information covers fault codes and troubleshooting information for the
Communication System installed on VN, VHD VERSION2 vehicles.
Note: Some applications require the use of the MID 181 Fault Code instead of
MID 142 Fault Code.

Contents:
• “MID 142 Satellite Communication, Fault Codes” page 3
• “Troubleshooting Messages Shown in the Graphic Display” page 19
• “No Response from Vehicle” page 22
• “Communication System Antenna and Cable Checks” page 23

Note: Information is subject to change without notice.

Illustrations are used for reference only and may differ slightly from the actual
vehicle being serviced. However, key components addressed in this information are
represented as accurately as possible.

PV776-20 033522 USA17857

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Special Tools
See the special tool information in Group 08 for ordering
instructions.

J39200 85104407 9813194

Fluke Multimeter Overlay Breakout Harness

9990135 9998699
Communication System Adapter Tool 62-pin Breakout Box
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MID 142 Satellite Communication, Fault Codes

The Communication System provides satellite
communications between a driver and fleet. It includes
the Communication System ECU, GPS antenna, RF IN
antenna, cables, and wiring harnesses. This system
allows communications between Volvo’s Web based
(fleet) software and the vehicle.

This information includes fault codes and troubleshooting

of the vehicle portion of the system. For repair
procedures, see service procedures in Group 397. For
fleet software troubleshooting, see the software help file.

For Fault Based troubleshooting, see:

• “Fault Code Troubleshooting” page 3

• “Fault Code Table” page 4

For Symptom Based troubleshooting, see:

• “Troubleshooting Messages Shown in the Graphic Display” page 19

• “No Response from Vehicle” page 22

• “Communication System Antenna and Cable Checks” page 23

Fault Code Troubleshooting

The system has several failure conditions that can be detected by the ECU. Some of
these conditions are a loss of data link and signals, output failures and GPS failures.

The fault codes can be read by using the instrument cluster graphic display or VCADS
Pro.
Note: About Inactive Faults: Low Counts - If the count of an inactive fault is low
or only one, then this may indicate a possible system glitch that may not need any
corrective action.
High Counts- If the count of an inactive fault is high, this may indicate a problem in
concerned or related components and wiring/connectors.
Do not automatically replace any component until it has been verified to be faulty.
Clear the fault and make the recommended checks as if the fault was active. Also,
if possible, try to recreate the fault by placing the vehicle or component in similar
conditions that may have originally caused the fault. This will help in determining why
the fault was initially logged and also in finding a solution.
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Fault Code Table

MID:
Message Identification Description (identification of
control unit).

PID:
Parameter Identification Description (identification of
parameter (value)).

PPID:
Proprietary Parameter Identification Description (Volvo
unique identification of parameter (value)).

SID:
Subsystem Identification Description (identification of
component).

PSID:
Proprietary Subsystem Identification Description (Volvo
unique component identification).
FMI:
Failure Mode Identifier (identification of fault type).

Note: The descriptions in the table below are according

to SAE standards. The text shown in the graphic display
or in VCADS Pro may vary slightly.
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Fault Code: PIDs Function FMI Check

MID 142/181 - PID 154 Input 5–8 12=bad component See “MID 142/181 PID 154 or
155 Input and Output Status”
page 6.
MID 142/181 - PID 155 Input 1-4 12=bad component See “MID 142/181 PID 154 or
155 Input and Output Status”
page 6.
MID 142/181 - PID 155 Output 1-4 12=bad component See “MID 142/181 PID 154 or
155 Input and Output Status”
page 6.

Fault Code: SIDs Function FMI Check

MID 142/181 - SID 240 Memory Flash/RAM 12=bad component See “MID 142 SID 240 Memory
2=main software corrupt Flash/RAM” page 7 and “MID
142/181 SID 240 Memory
Flash/RAM” page 8.
MID 142/181 - SID 250 J1708/1587 Data Link 9=no data received from See “MID 142 SID 250
J1587/1708 data link J1587/1708 Data Link Missing”
page 9.
MID 142/181 - SID 253 Memory ROM 2=dataset(s) corrupt See “MID 142 SID 253 Memory
ROM” page 10.

Fault Code: PSIDs Function FMI Check

MID 142/181 - PSID 003 Sending Message 11=unknown failure,12=bad See “MID 142 PSID 003
Failure component (see also PSID Sending Message Failure”
5,6) page 11.
MID 142/181 - PSID 004 GPS module/interface 2=bad GPS antenna, Power and ground to
9=no data received Communication System ECU.
12=bad ECU See “MID 142 PSID 004 GPS
Module/Interface” page 12,
“MID 142/181 PSID 004 GPS
Module/Interface” page 13 or
“MID 142/181 PSID 004 GPS
Module/Interface” page 14.
MID 142/181 - PSID 005 DSP module/interface 12=bad device or antenna
MID 142/181 - PSID 006 ORBCOMM Satellite 2=bad antenna, 12=bad ECU See “MID 142 PSID
module/interface 006 Orbcomm Satellite
Communications
Module/Interface” page 15.
MID 142/181 - PSID 008 J1708/1587 Road Speed 2=mismatch See “MID 142 PSID 008 Vehicle
Speed” page 16.
MID 142/181 - PSID 161 J1708/1587 VIN Missing 9=no data received See “MID 142 PSID 161 VIN
Missing” page 17.
MID 142/181 - PSID 162 VIN Mismatch 2=internal dataset mismatch See “MID 142 PSID 162 VIN
with VIN received from J1587 Mismatch” page 18.
data link
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MID 142/181 PID 154 or 155 Input and Output Status

General Information
Hardware failure.

Fault code
FMI 12: Bad component

• Conditions - ECU did not receive correct input or

generate correct output.

• Cause - Defective wiring or internal ECU problem.

• Reaction from control unit - Set Active Fault.

• Noticeable external symptoms - Cluster displays fault

message when queried for faults.

• Checks - Input and Output hardware, per Table. If W3005751

hardware OK, replace ECU.

Special tools: J39200, 9813194, 9998699, 85104407

• Key switch position: ON

• Measuring: Voltage measurement at Truck
Electrical Center (TEC) or Communication System
ECU
• Adapter 9813194 to be connected to the blue JAE
connector on the ECU when applicable. Use the
30–pin side of Overlay 85104407.

Fault Code Description Type of Fault Check Expected Value

PID 155, FMI 12 ECU Input 1 Component Failure, Pin 15 - 2 (Ign+) Battery voltage
internal ECU or
ECU Input 2 Not used
hardware
ECU Input 3 Not used
ECU Input 4 Not used
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MID 142 SID 240 Memory Flash/RAM

General Information
This fault indicates an internal memory failure.

Fault code
FMI 12 Bad Component

• Conditions - Communication System ECU performs

certain error checking and memory functions during
power up and programming.

• Cause - Communication System ECU detects a fatal

T2012704
memory failure and sets an active fault.

• Reaction from control unit - Set Active Fault, Restrict

operations.

• Noticeable external symptoms

Cluster displays fault message when queried for
faults.

Communication System will disable itself and

no internal operations can be performed.
Broadcasting fault messages is limited to once
every 15 sec. All incoming messages from
datalink, ignition, Orbcomm (RF IN) and GPS will
be ignored.

• Checks - If this fault code is reported, then the

Communication System ECU is considered to contain
fatal errors and the unit must be replaced.
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MID 142/181 SID 240 Memory Flash/RAM

General Information
This fault indicates the main software flash is invalid.

Fault code
FMI 2 Main Software Corrupt

• Conditions - Communication System ECU has never

been programmed with main software or current main
software is corrupt.

• Cause - Communication System ECU detects main

T2012704
software is invalid and sets an active fault.

• Reaction from control unit - Set Active Fault, Restrict

operations.

• Noticeable external symptoms

Cluster displays fault message when queried for
faults.
Communication System will disable itself and
no internal operations can be performed.
Broadcasting fault messages is limited to once
every 15 sec. All incoming messages from data
link, ignition, Orbcomm (RF IN) and GPS will be
ignored.

• Checks - If this fault code is reported, then the

Communication System ECU’s main software must
be reprogrammed.
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MID 142 SID 250 J1587/1708 Data Link Missing

General Information
This fault indicates an expected input to the
Communication System ECU from the data link is
missing. This indicates the Communication System ECU
has detected “ignition on” with no data link activity.

Fault code
FMI 9 No data received from the J1587/1708 data link

• Conditions - Communication System ECU detected

“ignition on” with no data link activity.

• Cause - Communication System ECU is disconnected

from the J1587/1708 data link or is unable to receive
data link signals and sets an active fault.

• Reaction from control unit - Set Active Fault, Restrict

operations.

• Noticeable external symptoms

Cluster indicates no response from
Communication System ECU when queried for
faults.

• Checks - If this fault code is reported, the data link

connection to the Communication System ECU should
be checked.

For more information see data link troubleshooting

information in Group 37.

W3006783

Communication System J1587/1708 Data Link

circuit

ECU Communication System ECU, in

dash
OPT1 Diagnostic option connector 1,
behind TEC center
X400 Splice pack
X401 Splice pack
X01 Vehicle Diagnostic Connector,
under dash
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MID 142 SID 253 Memory ROM

General Information
This fault indicates the dataset is invalid.

Fault code
FMI 2 Dataset Corrupt

• Conditions - Communication System ECU’s current

dataset(s) is corrupt.

• Cause - Communication System ECU detects the

dataset is invalid and sets an active fault.
T2012704

• Reaction from control unit - Set Active Fault, Restrict

operations.

• Noticeable external symptoms

Cluster displays fault message when queried for
faults.
Communication System will disable itself and
no internal operations can be performed.
Broadcasting fault messages is limited to once
every 15 sec.

• Checks - If this fault code is reported, then the

Communication System ECU’s dataset(s) must be
reprogrammed.
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MID 142 PSID 003 Sending Message Failure

General Information
The maximum allowable number of messages is queued
for transmission to the web within the Communication
System ECU. No further messages are allowed in the
queue until current messages are transmitted.

This can occur when the Communication System ECU

is attempting to send a number of new messages while
unable to communicate with Orbcomm satellites. This
may be due to an antenna fault, or the vehicle not having
a clear view of the sky.

Fault code
FMI 11 Internal Message Queue Full
• Conditions - Communication System ECU has
been unable to communicate with the Orbcomm
satellites while waiting to send an excessive amount
of messages to the web.

• Cause - Communication System ECU has queued

the maximum allowable number of messages and is
unable to queue any further messages while waiting to
establish communication with the satellite.

• Reaction from control unit - Set Active Fault and not

allow any additional messages to be added to the
queue. When the ECU reestablishes communication
with the satellites and is able to send current messages
in the queue, it will set the fault to inactive and allow
more messages to be added to the queue.

• Noticeable external symptoms W3006523

Cluster displays fault message when queried for

faults.

Unable to send messages.

• Checks - Check antenna and ensure it has a clear

view of the sky.
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MID 142 PSID 004 GPS Module/Interface

General Information
This fault indicates a failure of the GPS antenna. But it
can also occur if there are no satellite communications,
i.e. inside a building or tunnel for a long period of time. In
this case, no malfunction occurred.

Fault code
FMI 2 Bad Antenna

• Conditions - Communication System ECU expected

satellite communications and did not receive any during
a specified period of time while the vehicle is moving.

• Cause - Communication System ECU has not received

GPS satellite signals for an extended period of time.
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• Reaction from control unit - Set Active Fault.

• Noticeable external symptoms

Cluster displays fault message when queried for
faults.
GPS data from Communication System ECU is
invalid (e.g., latitude, longitude, direction).

• Checks - See “Communication System Antenna and

Cable Checks” page 23. If the antenna system checks
are OK, the ECU should be replaced. Ensure that the
antenna has a clear path to the sky.
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MID 142/181 PSID 004 GPS Module/Interface

General Information
This fault indicates invalid/missing internal GPS data.

Fault code
FMI 9 Invalid/missing Internal GPS Data

• Conditions - Communication System ECU detected

invalid or missing internal GPS data during normal
operation.

• Cause - Internal GPS data error.

• Reaction from control unit - Set Active Fault.

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• Noticeable external symptoms Communication System ECU, Double Port

Cluster displays fault message when queried for

faults.

GPS data from Communication System ECU is

invalid (e.g., latitude, longitude, direction).

• Checks - If this fault code is reported, then the

Communication System ECU is considered to contain
fatal errors and the unit must be replaced.
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MID 142/181 PSID 004 GPS Module/Interface

General Information
This fault indicates a GPS serial communications failure.
An internal GPS error has occurred, either on power-up
or during operation. The GPS module is part of the
Communication System ECU.

Fault code
FMI 12 Bad Component

• Conditions - Communication System ECU performs

certain error checking functions during power up and
operation.

• Cause - Communication System ECU detects an

internal GPS module/interface failure.

• Reaction from control unit - Set Active Fault. W3006231

Communication System ECU, Double Port

• Noticeable external symptoms
Cluster displays fault message when queried for
faults.
Communication System will disable itself and
no internal operations can be performed.
Broadcasting fault messages is limited to once
every 15 sec. Note: if this fault occurs during
operation, there will be no messages broadcast.
All incoming messages from datalink, ignition,
Orbcomm and GPS will be ignored.

• Checks - If this fault code is reported, the

Communication System ECU is considered to contain
fatal errors and should be replaced.
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MID 142 PSID 006 Orbcomm Satellite Communications

Module/Interface
General Information
This fault indicates a failure of the ORBCOMM antenna.

Fault code
FMI 2 Bad Antenna

• Conditions - Communication System ECU expected

satellite communications and did not receive any
during a specified period of time.

• Cause - Communication System ECU failed to

communicate with any satellites.

• Reaction from control unit - Set Active Fault.

• Noticeable external symptoms — Cluster displays fault

message when queried for faults.

• Check the antenna to ensure it has a clear path to

the sky. W3006525

• Checks - See “Communication System Antenna and

Cable Checks” page 23and “RF IN Antenna Check”
page 24. If the antenna system checks are OK, the
ECU should be replaced.

Fault code
FMI 12 Bad Component

• Conditions - Communication System ECU detected an

internal ORBCOMM module failure during operation.

• Cause - Communication System ECU internal

ORBCOMM module failure occurred.

• Reaction from control unit - Set Active Fault.

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• Noticeable external symptoms Communication System ECU, Double Port

Cluster displays fault message when queried for

faults.

Communication System will disable itself and

no internal operations can be performed.
Broadcasting fault messages is limited to once
every 15 seconds.
Note: If this fault occurs during operation, there
will be no messages broadcast. All incoming
messages from datalink, ignition, Orbcomm and
GPS will be ignored.

• Checks - If this fault code is reported, the

Communication System ECU is considered to contain
fatal errors and should be replaced.
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MID 142 PSID 008 Vehicle Speed

General Information
This fault indicates a vehicle speed discrepancy between
J1587/1708 and GPS reported speeds.

Fault code
FMI 2 Vehicle Speed Discrepancy

• Conditions - Communication System ECU compares W3005017

J1587/1708 reported speed with GPS indicated road Data Link Wires
speed for a duration of time while the vehicle is in
motion.

• Cause - Communication System ECU detected a

discrepancy between J1587/1708 and GPS reported
speeds.

• Reaction from control unit - Set Active Fault.

• Noticeable external symptoms

Cluster displays fault message when queried for
faults.

• Checks - Determine availability and accuracy of

J1587/1708 road speed. For more information on the
data link, see “Data Link Fault Tracing” in Group 37.
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MID 142 PSID 161 VIN Missing

General Information
This fault indicates the Communication System ECU was
unable to retrieve the vehicle identification number (VIN)
from the J1587/1708 data link.

Fault code
FMI 9 Data Not Received

• Conditions - Communication System ECU queries W3005017

the J1587/1708 data link for the VIN each time the Data Link Wires
vehicle’s ignition key is turned on.

• Cause - Communication System ECU did not receive

the VIN from the J1587/1708 data link after the ignition
was on.

• Reaction from control unit - Set Active Fault.

• Noticeable external symptoms

Cluster displays fault message when queried for
faults.
Sending messages from the driver to the web is
restricted.

• Checks - Determine availability of VIN from J1587/1708

data link. For more information on the data link, see
“Data Link Fault Tracing” in Group 37.
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MID 142 PSID 162 VIN Mismatch

General Information
This fault indicates the Communication System ECU’s
internally programmed VIN does not match the VIN
received from the vehicle’s J1587/1708 data link.

Fault code
FMI 2 VIN Mismatch

• Conditions - Communication System ECU compares

its internally programmed VIN with the VIN received
from the J1587/1708 data link each time the vehicle’s
ignition key is turned on.

• Cause - Communication System ECU’s internally T2012704

programmed VIN does not match the VIN from the

J1587/1708 data link.

• Reaction from control unit - Set Active Fault.

• Noticeable external symptoms

Cluster displays fault message when queried for
faults.
Sending messages from the driver to the web is
restricted.
• Checks - Determine accuracy of the Communication
System ECU’s internal programmed VIN.
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Troubleshooting Messages Shown in the Graphic Display

Messages:

• “Operation Failed” page 19

• “No Subscription” page 21
• “Stop Vehicle to Read Message” page 21
• “Sending Not Allowed” page 21
• “No Messages Available” page 21
• “Message Sent” page 21
• “Stop Vehicle to Send Msg” page 21

Operation Failed
This message is displayed during a failure to Send or
Read messages from the ECU and graphic display.

Note: This message can be displayed without any

problems in the system, due to data link congestion.
1 Attempt to Read Messages again. If you do not get the
Operation Failed Screen again, then the problem was
data link congestion. Try this 2–3 times just to make
sure that there is a problem.

2 Check fault codes. Try to read faults 2–3 times. If a

related fault is shown, see “Fault Code Troubleshooting”
page 3. Even if a fault is not shown, a hardware failure
may exist. Go to the next step.
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3 If the problem still occurs and the instrument cluster is
working with other data link devices, there may be a
hardware failure in the wiring or connections. Make
the following checks.
Special tools: J39200, 85104407, 9813194, 9998699

• Key switch position: ON

• Measuring: Voltage measurement at Truck Electrical
Center (TEC) or Communication System ECU
• Adapter 9813194 to be connected to the blue JAE
connector on the Communication System ECU when
applicable. Use overlay 85104407.
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Function Check Expected Possible Cause Note

Value
Power Check both power Battery Voltage Harness connector not
connections at point connectors to the connected.
TEC expansion block positions Fuse blown/missing.
of the TEC.
Data link Check connection at data 0-5 VDC Harness connector not To read the fluctuation
connection at link connector at rear of connected. in voltage on the data
TEC TEC. Data link wiring link set the range
broken/damaged. on the DMM to zero
decimal places. This
should stabilize the
measurement.
Power Measure voltage at ECU: Battery Voltage If voltage Ok at TEC, then
connections at pins 1-2 (Batt+), check continuity on wiring
ECU pin 15-2 (Ign+) in question from TEC to
the ECU.
Data Link Measure voltage at ECU: 0-5 VDC If voltage Ok at TEC, then To read the fluctuation
connections at pin 14 -30 (J1587+ to check continuity on wiring in voltage on the data
ECU J1587-) in question from TEC to link set the range
pin 14 -2 (J1587+ to gnd) the ECU. on the DMM to zero
pin 30-2 (J1587- to gnd) decimal places. This
should stabilize the
measurement.
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No Subscription No Messages Available

This message is displayed in the cluster when there are This message is displayed when the Communication
no subscriptions programmed in ECU. System ECU’s incoming message queue is empty.

The ECU is working properly, but has not been properly

configured by the Web site to allow the type of action
requested. This indicates that messaging capabilities Message Sent
are not activated or have been disabled. For assistance, This message is displayed when the Communication
contact your Volvo Fleet Operator (See the VN, VHD System ECU has received a message to be sent to the
VERSION2 Operator’s Manual). web site. The message has been queued and will be sent
during next available satellite transmission.

Stop Vehicle to Read Message

This message is displayed when the road speed is over Stop Vehicle to Send Msg
8 km/h (5 mph) for low priority messages, and over 88 This message is displayed when the cluster detects the
km/h (55 mph) for high priority messages. Or, it may be vehicle is in motion while trying to send a message.
displayed when scrolling through the messages when Vehicle must be stopped before the cluster will allow you
road speed is above 8 km/h (5 mph). to send a message.

Sending Not Allowed

This message is displayed in the following conditions:

• when trying a “quick response” to an old message

(quick response is only possible with the most recent
message)
• in other cases where the system will not allow a
response.

If you see this message, try to send your message again

later. If you continue to receive this message, see “MID
142 PSID 003 Sending Message Failure” page 11.
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No Response from Vehicle

If the vehicle has stopped responding to Web requests,
automatic schedules or never sent the INI message, there
is a problem with the hardware in the vehicle.
1 Using the VCADS Pro tool, go to the Communication
System section and run the Satellite Communications
Test. If there is no response using VCADS then go to
Step 2. If the Communication System responds then
check the following.

• Related fault codes?

• Satellite Test: check the message queue (Msg

in Q) in the Communication System ECU. If the
queue shows messages and you have good GPS
“fix”, then the problem is with the antennas. Check
the satellite number (SAT IN VIEW) and strength
levels.
Note: This could take approximately 15 minutes
in some cases before a satellite is in view.

• If no satellites come into view after the 15 minutes,

check the following (see “Communication System
Antenna and Cable Checks” page 23 for more on
antenna checking):
Is the truck inside a building with no satellite
reception?
Check antenna connections.

2 Check the Power, Ignition, Ground and fuses in the

TEC center for proper voltage levels. Note: see table
page 20 for instructions.

3 Check the Power, Ignition and Ground at the

Communication System ECU’s 30 way JAE connector
for proper voltage levels. Note: see table page 20 for
instructions.
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Communication System Antenna and Cable Checks

Physically verify that the antennas are attached to the
vehicle and are connected to the cables properly. Verify
there is no damage to the antenna system. Replace all
defective or missing components before proceeding with
the fault tracing below.

Note: Do not attempt to troubleshoot antenna reception

problems in the following conditions:

• Inside buildings
• In areas with a high rate of reflected signal activity
(reflected signals are weaker than direct signals &
cause problems with cancellation of the direct signals),
which ultimately affects reception clarity.
• In areas of electrical interference (such as high
tension electrical lines)
• When there are electrical storms nearby

The following checks should be performed if a

communication problem exists with the Communication
System, and the antennas are suspected as being
the problem.

Note: Special Tool 9990135 is used in the following

checks. Note the symbol designations.

W0002173

Symbol description, tool 9990135:

1 Internal wire
2 External wire (shield)
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GPS Cable and Antenna Check

1
Note: The GPS Antenna can be damaged by static
electricity.
Requirements:

• Ignition off.

• Perform GPS check at ECU.

• If the Latitude/Longitude is not displayed in the cluster,

when the truck has a clear view of the sky, substitute
another antenna (20714707) to determine if the
antenna on the vehicle is defective.

Measuring points Nominal value

Both blue SMB sockets V ≈ 3.0 - 5 V

Note: If the value measured is outside the range given,

check for the correct vehicle voltage (Vbat and ignition) at
the ECU connector. If the voltage is OK at the 30 pin
connector, replace the ECU

RF IN Antenna Check
1
Requirements:

• Ignition off.

• The RF IN cable disconnected from the

Communication System ECU.

• Connect the blue SMB jack to the RF IN cable.

• Measuring resistance using a multimeter.

•
Measuring points Nominal value
Both blue SMB sockets R≈∞

9990135
J39200

2
If anything other than ∞ is displayed, the circuit is
shorted internally or externally to ground. Repair/replace
the cable or antenna.

3
Verify the continuity from tool 9990135 to the hex nut
under the bracket (ground side).

4
Verify the continuity form tool 9990135 to the hex nut on
the antenna whip.