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Schematic Reference: Radio/Audio System Schematics

All Speakers Inoperative

Important: The following information lists the most probable cause of the concern to the least probable cause followed by the appropriate test for that condition. If the list leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with the replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

  1. Battery positive voltage circuit open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. Defective Radio - Replace Radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

One Speaker Inoperative

Important: The following information lists the most probable cause of the concern to the least probable cause. If the list leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

  1. Speaker output open or shorted. Test the appropriate speaker output circuits for an open or short. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. No audio output from the radio. Test for any AC voltage between the appropriate speaker output circuits at the speaker harness connector, disconnected with the radio volume adjusted to an audible level. If AC voltage is present, replace the speaker. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement . If no AC voltage is present, replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

Speaker(s) - Reduced Volume

Important: The following information lists the most probable cause of the concern to the least probable cause. If the list leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

  1. Speaker output circuit high resistance. Test the appropriate speaker output circuits for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. Speaker output (+) shorted to ground. Test the appropriate speaker output (+) circuit for a short. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  3. Defective speaker - Replace the appropriate speaker. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement .