Symptom Chart - Satellite Radio

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Symptom Chart - Satellite Radio
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SATELLITE RADIO

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • Poor reception - satellite radio
  • Obstructions to the antenna line of sight
  • Satellite radio antenna
  • Satellite radio antenna cable
  • ACM
  • Continuous seek/scan - satellite radio
  • No channel found in the selected category
  • Obstructions to the antenna line of sight
  • Satellite radio antenna
  • Satellite radio antenna cable
  • ACM
  • Poor sound quality/no sound while in satellite radio mode - all other functions operate correctly
  • Satellite radio antenna
  • Satellite radio antenna cable
  • ACM
  • The satellite radio is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Subscription status
  • Satellite radio system concern
  • ACM
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