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Schematic Reference: Video System Schematics

DEFINITION: One or more of the PLAY, STOP, FF, REW or other buttons on the VCP do not operate the VCP correctly.

1

Did you perform a Diagnostic System Check-Entertainment System?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Entertainment System

2

  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 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 VCP status 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 9

Go to Step 4

4

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 9

Go to Step 5

5

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 9

Go to Step 6

6

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

7

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Replace the video display. Refer to Video Display Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3