• | 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. |
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Left Front Speaker Output (+) | B1025 | 1 | B1025 | -- |
Left Front Speaker Output (-) | B1025 | 1 | B1025 | -- |
Right Front Speaker Output (+) | B1035 | 1 | B1035 | -- |
Right Front Speaker Output (-) | B1035 | 1 | B1035 | -- |
Left Rear Speaker Output (+) | B1045 | 1 | B1045 | -- |
Left Rear Speaker Output (-) | B1045 | 1 | B1045 | -- |
Right Rear Speaker Output (+) | B1055 | 1 | B1055 | -- |
Right Rear Speaker Output (-) | B1055 | 1 | B1055 | -- |
1. No or reduced sound from speaker |
Each of the audio output channel circuits (+) and (-), at the radio and at the amplifier (if equipped) have a DC bias voltage that is one half of the battery voltage. When using a DMM, each of the audio output channel circuits will measure approximately 6.5V DC. The audio being played on the system is produced by a varying AC voltage that is centered around the DC bias voltage on the same circuit. The AC voltage is what causes the speaker cone to move and produce sound. This voltage will vary depending on what type of audio is being listened to, talk or music, and type of music, as well as the volume setting of the system. Low volume and talk settings will measure around 1V AC and less, where constant music may measure 3V AC and slightly higher. In an amplified audio system, these similar AC voltage measurements may be slightly higher on the output of the amplifier, and the typical AC voltage readings at the output of the radio are less than 1V AC.
The radio is ON.
• | One of the speaker output circuits is shorted to battery. |
• | One of the speaker output circuits is shorted to ground. |
The radio disables audio output on the appropriate channel
• | A current DTC will clear when the conditions for setting are no longer present |
• | A history DTC will clear after 100 malfunction free ignition cycles |
Radio/Navigation System Schematics
Radio/Audio System Description and Operation
Radio ON, adjust the fade and balance controls on the radio to test all four channels individually. Each of the four channels should produce clear and even sound.
⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio. |
⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.