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DEFINITION: This table applies to vehicles with the Boseā„¢ audio amplifier system.

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 rear speakers are distorted or inoperative.

Do the speakers operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Is the vehicle an Envoy?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 13

4

Verify that the rear seat audio module power indicator is OFF.

Is the power indicator OFF?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 5

5

Test CKT 314 (PNK) at the rear seat audio module for a short to voltage.

Is a short to voltage present?

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Go to Step 6

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

6

Disconnect the rear seat audio module.

Is a short to voltage present?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Replace the rear seat audio module. Refer to Rear Seat Audio Control Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Step 16

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8

Disconnect the radio.

Is a short to voltage present?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Service the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

Is service of the radio complete?

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Go to Step 16

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10

Disconnect the amplifier.

Is a short to voltage present?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

11

Service the amplifier. Refer to Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement .

Is service of the amplifier complete?

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Go to Step 16

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12

Repair the short to voltage in CKT 314 (PNK). Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 16

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13

Important: The audio signal can be identified as a fluctuating AC voltage. Measure from the channel input cavity to the channel common ground cavity.

  1. Verify that the amplifier is connected.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.
  3. Turn the radio ON.
  4. Turn the volume control to mid-level.
  5. Test for audio signal input to the amplifier.
  6. Verify that the audio signal is present at one input.

Is the audio signal present at one input?

0-1.5 V AC

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 14

14

  1. Test for audio signal output at the radio.
  2. Verify that the audio signal is present at the outputs.

Is the audio signal present at both outputs?

0-1.5 V AC

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 9

15

Repair the open in CKT 1547 (DK GRN/WHT. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 16

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16

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3