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Power Amplifier Inoperative

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Has the Radio/Audio System Check been performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Radio/Audio System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the power amplifier connector.
  3. Turn the ignition to the ON position with the engine in the OFF position.
  4. Turn the radio on.
  5. Measure the voltage from the amplifier connector cavity 13 to ground using a J 39200 .

Is there battery voltage.

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the amplifier relay connector.
  3. Connect a J 39200 .

Is there battery voltage?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Locate and repair the open in CKT 640 (BRN) between the IP fuse block and the power amplifier relay connector. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Radio/Audio System Check

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5

Connect a J 39200 .

Is there continuity?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Locate and repair the open in CKT 360 (ORN) between the amplifier connector and the amplifier relay connector. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Radio/Audio System Check

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7

Connect a J 39200 .

Is there continuity?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 10

8

Connect a J 39200 .

Is there continuity?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

9

Replace the amplifier relay.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Radio/Audio System Check

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10

Locate and repair the open in CKT 150 (BLK) between the amplifier relay and ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Radio/Audio System Check

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11

Replace the amplifier. Refer to Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Radio/Audio System Check

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12

Connect a J 39200 .

Is there continuity?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 13

13

Locate and repair the open in CKT 150 (BLK) between the amplifier connector and G202. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Radio/Audio System Check

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