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For 1990-2009 cars only

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

Entertainment/Communication Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

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

Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List

Circuit/System Testing

    Important: Test or replace the remote batteries before performing the circuit/system test.

  1. Verify the system works with a known good remote
  2. If the known good remote operates properly, replace the suspect remote.
  3. Operate the radio and turn on the rear seat audio (RSA). Verify the remote headphones operate normally.
  4. If the remote headphones do not operate properly, go to Video Entertainment System Wireless Headphone Inoperative .
  5. Install a scan tool, monitor the button presses in the radio data display. Verify the radio responds to the remote when the buttons are pressed.
  6. If the radio does not respond, test the remote infra-red signal circuits for an open, short to ground or short to B+. If the infra-red signal circuits test normal replace audio system transceiver module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Control Module References for radio replacement, setup, and programming.
    •  Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioning Control Module Replacement
    •  Audio System Transceiver Module Replacement