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Speakers Inoperative - One or More w/o U80

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Radio/Audio System Schematics

1

Did you perform the Radio/Audio System Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Turn on the radio.
  4. With a scan tool, perform a speaker test on each speaker.

Does each speaker operate properly?

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

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3

Are all of the speakers inoperative?

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4

  1. Disconnect the inoperative speaker.
  2. Measure the A/C voltage between the speaker connector terminals of the inoperative speaker.

When music is playing is any voltage measured?

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Go to Step 5

5

Test the output circuits to the appropriate speaker for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

6

Test all speaker output circuits from the radio for a short to B+ or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

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7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the radio. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

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8

Inspect for poor connections at the speaker. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

9

Important:: Perform the set up procedure for the radio.

Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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10

Replace the speaker. Refer to the following:

Did you complete the replacement?

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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