ML 350 4MATIC (164.186) V6-3.5L (272.967) (2006)
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Amplifier: Customer Interest
Audio System - No Reception in AM/FM/Weather Bands
Date: November 7, 2005
Order No.: T-B-82.62/470
Supersedes:
Group: 82
SUBJECT:
Model 164.175/186 Model Year 2006, Up to VIN 005999
No Radio Reception in AM, FM and Weather Band
If you receive customer reports with respect to the above model vehicles of no reception while in AM/FM and weather band, there may be a short circuit
in the wiring between the antenna amplifier module (A2/93A2) in the roof antenna module (A2/93) and the FM amplifier module (A2/19) in the liftgate.
Perform the following troubleshooting steps to resolve.
Caution!
DO NOT replace any parts until instructed to.
A.
CHECK FOR MALFUNCTIONING ANTENNA AMPLIFIER MODULE
1.
Measure current and voltage at fuse 20 in rear fuse and relay panel (Figure 1). Expected current: 160- 180mA with radio on in FM mode. Expected
voltage: 12V
Note:
If current is 20 - 80mA with radio on in FM mode, antenna amplifier module (A2/93a2) in antenna module (A2/93) is malfunctioning.
Caution!
Perform additional checks below before replacing the antenna module (A2/93) or the new module will be damaged!
2.
Remove door lining on liftgate. See WIS document AR72.20-P-3520GZ.
3.
Remove headliner. See WIS document AR68.30-P-4300GZ.
B.
CHECK FOR PINK WIRE SHORTED TO GROUND