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ANTENNA message flashing on radio

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by suirpcd, Jan 5, 2010.

  1. suirpcd

    suirpcd Junior Member

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    Anyone see the stupid ANTENNA message flashing regularly in their car? This is the 3rd time over 2 months I've seen the ANTENNA message occur, but there is no loss of XM reception.

    I looked up in the manual and it says something wrong with the antenna wire connection?

    It was clear skies whenever the ANTENNA message occurs, so I know it
    wasn't due to signal loss or anything.

    I have pkg III, stock everything and no mods. Thanks.
     
    #1 suirpcd, Jan 5, 2010
  2. izujay

    izujay New Member

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    I just started having the same problem too this afternoon. It was fine but then all of a sudden the 'Antenna' text came up on the radio dash blinking. The sat radio was still working, I just couldn't see what was playing and what channel I was on. I tried to turn off the radio and turn it back on but it still did the same thing.

    I have a Prius IV with no modifications. My trial subscription still has a week to go so maybe that's it?
     
    #2 izujay, Feb 21, 2011
  3. Speedster Johnny

    Speedster Johnny Junior Member

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    I have the flashing antenna message and no sirius reception at all. The car was involved in a fender bender and I'm thinking that the connection may have come loose or pulled out in the repair process. The Toyota dealer told me they would charge $141.00 just to take a look so thought I would try another approach. Supposedly, the antenna is connected into a "cradle" but I have no idea where that is or how to get to it. Anybody got any ideas?
    Thanks.
    The Prius is a 2008 with 160k miles....and it's been great!
     
    #3 Speedster Johnny, Dec 14, 2018
  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    #4 bisco, Dec 15, 2018
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