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Schematic Reference: Radio/Audio System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Entertainment Connector End Views

1

Did you review the Radio/Audio System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Entertainment

2

  1. Insert a CD magazine with at least 1 audio CD into the remote playback device (CD player).
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Turn ON the radio.
  4. Attempt to play the CD in the CD player.

Does the CD player play without noise?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the CD player.
  2. Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the CD player. 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 9

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  2. 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 9

Go to Step 5

5

Test the shield ground for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

Test the remote radio audio output (-) circuit for a short, high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

7

Inspect the audio harness shield for damage.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Replace the CD player. Refer to Remote Compact Disc Player Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3