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Schematic Reference: Video System Schematics

DEFINITION: The PLAY, STOP, FF, REW and other buttons on the VCP remote control do not operate the VCP. The PLAY, STOP, FF, REW and other buttons on the VCP do operate OK.

1

Did you perform a Diagnostic System Check-Entertainment System?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Entertainment System

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  1. Turn ON the ignition.
  2. Turn ON the wireless headphones.
  3. Turn OFF the radio and the RSA control.
  4. Turn ON power to the video cassette player (VCP) and the front video display.
  5. Insert a pre-recorded VHS tape in the VCP and press the PLAY button on the VCP. The video display plays video from the VCP. Video audio plays through the rear speakers and the wireless headphones, both channels.
  6. Test the rewind, fast forward, stop and eject functions from the button on the face of the VCP. The VCP performs the appropriate function. A corresponding message appears on the front video display.
  7. Test the play, rewind, fast forward, stop and eject functions from the VCP remote control. The VCP performs the appropriate function. A corresponding message appears on the front video display.

Does the system operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Test the operation of the rear video system using a known good remote control.

Is the rear video system operation normal?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Test and, as needed, replace the batteries in the remote control. If OK, replace the remote control.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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5

Test the VCP/DVD command serial data circuit for the following conditions:

    • An open
    • High resistance
    • A short to ground
    • A short to voltage

Refer to Circuit Testing , and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector C1 of the audio/video interface module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector C1 of the front video display. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 8

8

Replace the audio/video interface module. Refer to Audio/Video Interface Module Replacement .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

9

Replace the front video display. Refer to Video Display Replacement .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

Replace the video cassette player (VCP). Refer to Video Cassette Player Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3