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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Radio/Navigation System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Navigation System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON, vehicle in Park. Operate the DVD entertainment system using several known good DVD disks.

If the radio does not display the DVD, replace the radio.

2. RSE ON and observe the rear DVD screen. Verify the rear video display is operational.

If rear video display does not turn ON, refer to Video Entertainment System Inoperative.
If the rear video display turns ON, but is blank, or the video is poor quality, refer to circuit testing.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the rear video display harness connector.
  2. Ignition ON, DVD in radio playing, test for less than one volt on the DVD video drain wire terminal 12.
  3. If greater then specified range, test the circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
  4. Test for.2 to.8 volts D/C on the DVD video signal circuit terminal 13. Voltage will fluctuate while a movie is playing.
  5. If the voltage is greater then the specified range, test the circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
    If the voltage is less then the specified range, test the circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Video Display Replacement
    •  Control Module References for radio replacement, setup, and programming