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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 .

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.

With RPO UQ3

  1. Low level audio circuit open -- Test the appropriate low level audio circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. Defective speaker -- Replace the appropriate speaker. Refer to Speaker Replacement Reference .

Important: The following procedure assumes all speakers are operative for all modes of operation except digital radio.

With RPO U2K or U2L

  1. Audio common circuit open -- Test the audio common circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. Left or right audio circuit open -- Test the left and right audio common circuits for opens. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.