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Schematic Reference: Radio/Audio System Schematics

Diagnostic System Check - Entertainment System

Always perform the Entertainment System Diagnostic System Check before proceeding with these diagnostic procedures. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System .

All Speakers on One Channel Inoperative

Important: The following information lists the most probable cause of the concern to the least probable cause followed by the appropriate test for that condition. If the list leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with the replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

  1. Low level audio signal circuit open or shorted. Test all low level audio signal circuits for an open or short. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. Right channel inoperative with Bose. Test the right rear door speaker output circuits for a short. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  3. No audio output from the amplifier. Replace the amplifier. Refer to Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement .

All Speakers on One Channel Inoperative Only on Digital Radio

Important: The following information lists the most probable cause of the concern to the least probable cause followed by the appropriate test for that condition. If the list leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with the replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

  1. Right or left audio signal circuit open or shorted. Test all audio signal circuits for an open or short. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. No audio output from the digital radio receiver. Replace the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement .

All Speakers Inoperative Only on Digital Radio

Important: The following information lists the most probable cause of the concern to the least probable cause followed by the appropriate test for that condition. If the list leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with the replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

  1. Right or left audio signal circuit shorted to battery positive voltage. Test all audio signal circuits for a short to battery positive voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. No audio output from the digital radio receiver. Replace the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement .

One Speaker Inoperative

Important: The following information lists the most probable cause of the concern to the least probable cause. If the list leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

  1. Speaker output open or shorted. Test the appropriate speaker output circuits for an open or short. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. No audio output from the amplifier. Test for any AC voltage between the appropriate speaker output circuits at the speaker harness connector, disconnected with the radio volume adjusted to an audible level. If AC voltage is present, replace the speaker. Refer to Speaker Replacement Reference . If no AC voltage is present, replace the amplifier. Refer to Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement .
  3. Defective speaker. Replace the inoperative speaker. Refer to Speaker Replacement Reference .