Did you review the Radio/Audio System Operation?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Radio/Audio System Operation

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Turn ON the radio.
3. Adjust the radio balance and fade to the suspect speaker.

Does the speaker operate properly?

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Go to Audio System Troubleshooting Hints

Go to Step 3

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement for service procedure.
3. Disconnect the appropriate radio connector with the inoperative speaker.
4. Momentarily touch a 1.5 volt battery between the appropriate inoperative speaker circuits.

Does the speaker emit an audible pop?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

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?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 6

Test the circuits of the inoperative speaker for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

Replace the radio.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 10

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Test the circuits of the inoperative speaker for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

Inspect for poor connections at the speaker. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

Replace the speaker. Refer to Speaker Replacement or Radio Rear Speaker Replacement for service procedure.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 10

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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