Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Radio/Audio System Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Can audio distortion be heard from any speakers? | -- | Go to Step 3 | |
3 | Can audio distortion be heard from all speakers? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
4 | Is the vehicle equipped with a audio power booster? | -- | Go to Step 6 | |
5 | Test the appropriate speaker outputs from the radio and audio power booster (if equipped) for a short to ground or a short to voltage. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Test the battery positive voltage output from the radio to the audio power booster for a short to voltage. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 |
7 | Test the audio power booster ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 10 | |
8 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the speaker. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9 |
9 | Replace the speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Speaker Replacement or Radio Front Speaker Replacement for service procedure. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 10 | -- |
10 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
