AFTERMARKET RADIO MAY SET DTC'S 72 & 74 IN CCM (INFO.)

SUBJECT: AFTERMARKET RADIO MAY SET DTC'S 72 AND 74 IN CCM

MODEL and YEAR: 1990-93 CORVETTE

APPLICATION: 1990-93 Y-car ----------- CONDITION: --------- On the 1990-93 Y-car, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) 72 and 74 may be set in CCM if an aftermarket radio is installed. "SYS" will be displayed in the LCD section of the cluster, and the DTC's will be displayed when the diagnostic mode is entered.

CAUSE:

----- With an aftermarket radio installed, DTC's 72 and 74 are likely to be set because the LCD and LED dimming lines to the radio have gone to an open circuit, because these inputs do not exist in an aftermarket radio.

CORRECTION:

---------- 1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

2. Remove the radio control head, following the directions in the Service Manual, Section 8C. This will allow access to the radio control head wiring.

3. Add 1 K ohm, 1/2 watt resistors as shown in the illustration. The resistors are available from a local electronics supply store, such as *Radio Shack. The resistors should be connected to a 12 volt ignition- switched circuit. For 1991 to 1993, there is an auxiliary power pickup in the console. For 1990, ignition circuit number 300 should be used. See Section 8A for wiring details.

4. Reinstall the radio, then reconnect negative battery cable. Clear the CCM DTC's as shown in Section 8D, and verify proper operation.

If further information is needed, contact the Corvette Action Center at 1-800-457-8388. Hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday to Friday.

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