GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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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 perform the radio/audio system diagnostic system check?

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Go to Step  2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

2

Verify the malfunction with a known-good disc.

Is the CD player skipping or muting?

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Go to Step  3

Go to Step  4

3

Determine if the driver's usual route is over rough or dirt roads. If so, the condition may be normal. Attempt to duplicate the condition with a known-good disc on a smooth road surface.

Does the CD player continue to skip or mute?

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Go to Step  5

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

4

  1. Test the CD player with a known good disc. The ERR message appears under the following conditions:
  2. • The disc is inserted upside down.
    • The disc is dirty.
    • The disc is badly scratched.
    • The disc is wet.
    • Moisture has condensed on the disc. This will occur when a cold disc is inserted into a hot player, or vice versa. Allow up to 1 hour in order for the condensation to evaporate.
  3. Very high internal instrument panel temperatures may cause the disc to eject.

Does the CD player continue to display ERR?

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Go to Step  5

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

5

Remove the radio for repair.

    • For Chevrolet, refer to Radio Replacement .
    • For Pontiac, refer to Radio Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

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