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Diagnostic Instructions

    • 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 provide an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

The vehicle navigation system utilizes the cellular microphone to receive voice commands. The cellular microphone is wired directly to the navigation radio and consist of a 9-volt signal circuit and a low reference circuit.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Radio/Navigation System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Radio/Audio System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the cellular microphone.
  2. Ignition ON, test for 8.5-9.5 volts between the cellular microphone signal circuit terminal B and ground.
  3. If less than 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 specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
  4. Ignition OFF, test for less than 10 ohms between the cellular microphone low reference circuit terminal A and ground.
  5. If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
  6. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the radio.
  7. Verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between B+ and the low reference circuit terminal A.
  8. If the test lamp illuminates, test the low reference circuit for a short to ground.
  9. If all circuits test normal, replace the cellular microphone.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Mobile Telephone Microphone Replacement
    •  Control Module References for radio replacement, setup, and programming