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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you review the radio/audio system operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2

Verify that the tape player output is weak, slow or garbled.

Does the tape player operate normally?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Use a cleaning cassette from the J 39916-A Audio Diagnostic Kit in order to clean all of the moving parts and the tape head.
  2. Verify that the tape player operates.

Is the tape player operational?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Service the radio/remote audio player. Refer to Radio Replacement or Remote Tape Player Replacement .

Is service of the radio/remote audio player complete?

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Go to Step 5

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5

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3