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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Important: A short to ground will cause a open fuse(s). Before performing this diagnostic procedure, inspect the fuse(s) for an open.

1

Did you complete the radio/audio system diagnostic system check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the inoperative speaker.
  3. Measure the resistance across the inoperative speaker terminals.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

3-15 ohms

Go to Step  3

Go to Step  4

3

  1. Disconnect the radio connector C1 if a front speaker is inoperative. Disconnect radio connector C2 if a rear speaker is inoperative.
  2. Measure the resistance between the connector and ground

Is the resistance infinite?

Go to Step  5

Go to Step  7

4

Replace the faulty speaker. Refer to Speaker Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

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5

Measure the resistance between ground and one of the following locations:

    • Terminal B of the radio harness connector C1 (front).
    • Harness connector C2 (rear).

Is the resistance within the specified range?

3-15 ohms

Go to Step  6

Go to Step  7

6

Reconnect the inoperative speaker.

Measure the resistance at one of the following locations:

    • Between terminal 19 and terminal 20 of the radio harness connector C2 (left rear speaker)
    • Between terminal 17 and terminal 18 of the radio harness connector C2 (right rear speaker).
    • Between terminal 1 and terminal 2 of the radio harness connector C1 (left front speaker).
    • Between terminal 3 and terminal 4 of the radio harness connector C1 (right front speaker).

Is the resistance infinite?

Go to Step  8

Go to Step  9

7

Repair the short to ground in the speaker feed circuit between the radio and the inoperative speaker. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

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8

Remove the radio for repair. Refer to Radio Replacement (Chevrolet) or Radio Replacement (Pontiac) in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

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9

Repair the open or excessive resistance condition between the radio and the inoperative speaker. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

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