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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Radio/Navigation System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Entertainment/Communication Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Turn ON the radio.
  3. Adjust the radio balance and fade controls to each speaker.

Do all of the speakers operate properly?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  2. Adjust the volume level.
  3. Test the appropriate speaker output circuits of the radio for A/C voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did the A/C voltage fluctuate with the audio output?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition
  2. Disconnect the radio.
  3. Test the appropriate speaker output circuits of the radio for high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the radio. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the appropriate speaker. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

7

Replace the speaker. Refer to Speaker Replacement Reference .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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8

Replace the radio. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

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 2