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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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Schematic Reference: Radio/Audio System Schematics

1

Did you review the Radio/ Audio Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Radio/Audio System Description and Radio/Audio System Operation

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Turn ON the radio.
  3. Turn ON the speed compensated volume(SCV) control on the radio.
  4. Perform a road test of the vehicle in order to verify the descrepancy.

Does the system operate normally?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the radio.
  2. Test the Vehicle speed signal circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in wiring systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect for poor connections at the radio. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in wiring systems.

Did you find and correct the condition.

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement for service procedure.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 6

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6

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System Ok

Go to Step 2