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For 1990-2009 cars only

Circuit Description

When the radio is powered up, the radio supplies low level audio signals to the speakers. If the vehicle is equipped with an audio amplifier, the amplifier will boost the signal sent to the speakers.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The test is performed when the radio switches from OFF to ON. The radio will continue to test for the fault once every 0.5 seconds.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The radio sets a current status for this DTC when a short to ground or voltage is detected on any of the speaker channels for 1.5 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

No sound is present from one or more of the speakers.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The fault condition is not present for 5 seconds.

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step isolates the fault condition.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Radio/Audio System Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

2

  1. Disconnect the appropriate speaker.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, radio ON.
  3. Test the speaker output circuit for a short to ground or short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the radio. 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 6

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the appropriate 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 6

Go to Step 5

5

Important: Reprogram the radio. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) in Vehicle Control Systems.

Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 6

 

6

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2