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Schematic Reference: Radio/Audio System Schematics

All Speakers Inoperative

Important: If DTC 1025,1035,1045 or 1055 is not present then the most probable cause of the concern is a defective radio. Always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with the replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. If a poor connection is not found, replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

One Speaker Inoperative

Important: The following information lists the most probable cause of the concern to the least probable cause. If the list leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

  1. Speaker output open. Test the appropriate speaker output circuits for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. No audio output from the radio. Test for any AC voltage between the appropriate speaker output circuits at the speaker harness connector, disconnected with the radio volume adjusted to an audible level. If AC voltage is present, replace the speaker. Refer to Speaker Replacement Reference . If no AC voltage is present, replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

Speakers - Reduced Volume

Important: The following information lists the most probable cause of the concern to the least probable cause. If the list leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

  1. Speaker output circuit high resistance. Test the appropriate speaker output circuits for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. Defective speaker - Replace the appropriate speaker. Refer to Speaker Replacement Reference .

All Speakers on One Channel Inoperative Only on Digital Radio

Important: The following information lists the most probable cause of the concern to the least probable cause followed by the appropriate test for that condition. If the list leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with the replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

  1. Right or left audio signal circuit open or shorted. Test all audio signal circuits for an open or short. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. No audio output from the digital radio receiver. Replace the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement .

All Speakers Inoperative Only on Digital Radio

Important: The following information lists the most probable cause of the concern to the least probable cause followed by the appropriate test for that condition. If the list leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with the replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

  1. Right or left audio signal circuit shorted to battery positive voltage. Test all audio signal circuits for a short to battery positive voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. No audio output from the digital radio receiver. Replace the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement .