Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference : Radio/Audio System Schematics Connector End View Reference: Entertainment Connector End Views | |||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information |
2 | Play the radio, tape, or CD player. 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 6 |
4 | Is the vehicle equipped with an audio amplifier? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 8 |
5 | Test the appropriate speaker outputs from the radio to the audio amplifier for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Test the battery positive voltage circuit to the audio amplifier for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 7 |
7 | Test the audio amplifier ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 8 |
8 | Test the appropriate speaker outputs from the radio for a short to ground or a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 9 |
9 | 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 12 | Go to Step 10 |
10 | Replace the speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Speaker Replacement or Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 11 |
11 | Replace the Radio. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 12 | -- |
12 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
