A. Antenna Ground Connection Unsatisfactory

It is extremely important for the antenna to be properly grounded. This can be checked as described below.





1. Bend aside the luggage compartment trim behind the left-hand wheel housing.

2. Disconnect the antenna cable.

3. Undo the bolts/nuts securing the antenna, see Workshop manual 3:5 Electrical system, Audio System and place a piece of insulating paper between the antenna bracket and the car body.

4. Take a resistance reading across the shield connection on the antenna connector and grounding point G3 below the left-hand rear light cluster.

5. If the reading obtained is less than 10 ohms the ground connection is OK. Remove the paper and continue with point B.

6. If the reading is greater than 10 ohms, undo the nut on the base of the antenna and adjust the star washer so that it makes good contact with the body metal.

7. Check the resistance across the shield connection on the antenna connector and grounding point G3 below the left-hand rear light cluster again.

8. If the resistance reading obtained is less than 10 ohms after adjusting the washer, remove the paper and continue with point B.

9. If it is greater than 10 ohms there may be an open circuit in the antenna. Change the antenna and continue with point C.