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SCHEMATIC REFERENCE: Radio/Audio System Schematics

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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

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Are all of the speakers inoperative?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 3

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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 4

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Notice: The circuit terminates at a flat wire connector. Use the J 42675 Flat Wire Probe Adapter Kit in order to avoid damage and properly test the circuit.

  1. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  2. Momentarily touch a 1.5 volt battery between the appropriate speaker circuits.

Does the speaker emit an audible pop?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

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Test the circuits of the appropriate 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 11

Go to Step 6

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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 11

Go to Step 9

7

Test all speaker circuits for a short to B+ or 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 11

Go to Step 8

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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 11

Go to Step 10

9

Replace the speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Speaker Replacement , Radio Front Side Door Lower Speaker Replacement , and Front Upper Speaker Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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10

Important:: Use the scan tool in order to clear the theft information.

Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 11

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Operate the system for which the symptom occurred.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2