Tribute 4WD L4-2.5L Hybrid (2009)
Radio Receiver: Customer Interest
Audio System - Satellite Fault Displayed/DTC B1342 Set
Bulletin No: 09-011/11
Last Issued: 03/08/2011
Subject:
AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) DISPLAYS SAT FAULT WITH DTC B1342 IN SDARS MODULE
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2009 Tribute GT
2008-2009 Tribute Hybrid
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles (without navigation) may exhibit no satellite reception with SAT FAULT displayed in the ACM, and a DTC B1342 set in the satellite
digital audio receiver system (SDARS) module.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Reboot the IDS to clear memory before reprogramming.
2. Using IDS 71.04 or later software, reprogram the SDARS to the latest calibration by following the "Module Reprogramming" procedure.
NOTE:
^ Always update the IDS tool first, then follow on-screen instruction to download the needed calibration file for SDARS reprogramming.
^ It is not necessary to remove any fuses or relays during SDARS reprogramming when the IDS screen prompts you to do so. You may accidentally stop
power to one of the SDARS terminals and cause the SDARS to be blanked, or you may receive error messages during the IDS reprogramming
procedure.
^ IDS shows the calibration part numbers after programming the SDARS.
^ Please be aware that SDARS calibration part numbers and file names listed in any Service Bulletin may change due to future releases of IDS software,
and additional revisions made to those calibrations for service related concerns.
^ When reprogramming a SDARS, IDS will always display the "latest" calibration P/N available for that vehicle. If any calibration has been
revised/updated to contain new information for a new service concern/issue, it will also contain all previously released calibrations.
^ When performing this procedure, we recommend that a battery charger be installed on the vehicle battery and turned ON to a maximum charge of no
more than 20 AMPS to keep the vehicle battery up to capacity. If you exceed 20 AMPS, it could damage the VCM.
3. After performing the SDARS reprogramming procedure, verify the repair by starting the engine and making sure there are no MIL illumination or
abnormal warning lights present.
NOTE:
^ If any DTCs should remain after performing DTC erase, diagnose the DTCs according to the appropriate Troubleshooting section of the Workshop
Manual.
^ After SDARS reprogramming, it is no longer necessary to road test the vehicle to relearn" KAM (Keep Alive Memory).
