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Schematic Reference: Radio/Navigation System Schematics

1

Did you review the Radio/Audio System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Radio/Audio System Description and Operation

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Turn ON the radio.

Does the radio operate properly?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the radio.
  2. Test the accessory voltage circuit of the radio for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4

Test the ground circuit 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 7

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 and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 7

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7

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you complete the repair?

System OK

Go to Step 2