Code
U1941
HYUNDAI
U — Network/User
AmFm Antenna circuit Open ( not connected )
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Broken or disconnected antenna mast/base
- Damaged or corroded antenna coax connector or wiring
- Failed antenna amplifier/power booster
- Blown fuse or power supply to antenna amplifier
- Poor ground or connector corrosion at the radio or antenna
- Aftermarket radio or antenna improperly installed (wiring not connected)
Symptoms
- Poor or no AM/FM radio reception
- Intermittent radio reception or fading stations
- Radio displays antenna or communication warning messages
- Code set in infotainment/audio module and may trigger related warnings
What to check
- Visually inspect external antenna mast, base and cable routing for obvious damage or disconnection
- Inspect antenna connector at radio/infotainment unit for correct seating and corrosion
- Check fuses related to radio and antenna amplifier
- With ignition to ACC or RUN, verify power supply voltage to the antenna amplifier/power feed
- Measure continuity of coax from radio connector to antenna base (expect low resistance; infinite = open)
- Check for voltage at the antenna power lead (if amplifier uses a power feed) and proper ground continuity
Signal parameters
- Antenna power feed: typically battery voltage (~12 V) with ignition ON/ACC when amplifier is powered (verify vehicle-specific value)
- Antenna coax continuity: near 0 Ω to a few ohms from radio coax center to antenna element; open = infinite Ω
- Coax characteristic impedance: ~50 Ω for RF signal path (RF test equipment required for exact measurements)
- RF signal strength: measurable RF level at radio antenna input when near a station; if open, RF = no measurable signal
Diagnostic algorithm
- Confirm symptom and reproduce: attempt to tune AM/FM and note behavior; record stored U1941 and any related codes.
- Visual inspection: check antenna mast, base, cable routing, and both ends of connectors for corrosion, damage or disconnection.
- Check fuses: locate and verify fuses for radio/antenna amplifier; replace if blown and retest.
- Verify power/ground: with ignition ON, back-probe the antenna power/control lead at the antenna or amplifier connector; confirm expected voltage and ground continuity.
- Continuity test: disconnect connectors and measure continuity/resistance of the coax center conductor and shield from radio harness to antenna base. Infinite resistance indicates an open cable or connector.
- Wiggle test: gently move antenna wiring and connectors while observing radio reception or measuring continuity to find intermittent faults.
- Isolate component: if antenna amplifier is removable, test radio operation with amplifier bypassed or substitute with a known-good antenna/amplifier.
- Repair or replace: repair wiring or connectors, replace antenna mast/assembly or amplifier as required. Ensure connectors are clean and sealed.
- Clear code and road-test: erase the code, verify normal reception and that U1941 does not return.
- If code persists after wiring and antenna verification, consider fault in radio/infotainment module and consult manufacturer service information for module testing.
Likely causes
- Disconnected or corroded coax connector at antenna base
- Broken antenna mast or internal break in coax cable
- Failed antenna amplifier (no power or open output)
- Blown fuse for antenna power feed
Fault status
Status
U1941 — AM/FM antenna circuit open (not connected). Radio reception impaired; antenna circuit needs inspection/repair.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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