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Speakers Inoperative or Distorted - Rear RPO U85

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Important: Zero the digital multimeter (DMM) in order to avoid misdiagnosis.

1

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position.
  2. Turn the radio ON.
  3. Insert the cassette tape or the compact disc from the J 39916-A .
  4. Set the radio balance and fade controls to the detent (center) position.
  5. Set the radio volume at a normal listening level.
  6. Connect a digital multimeter (DMM).
  7. While playing the combination test tone from the cassette tape or the compact disc backprobe between terminal A and terminal B of the inoperative speaker harness connector.

Does the voltage vary above the specified value?

3 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 2

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the amplifier connector.
  3. Connect a DMM.
  4. Measure the resistance by probing the amplifier connector between the feed (+) and return (-) circuits of the inoperative speaker.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

2-4 ohms

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect for continuity in the speaker feed (+) circuit between the radio and the inoperative speaker.

Is there continuity in the circuit?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Replace the inoperative speaker. Refer to Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement or Radio Rear Speaker Replacement or Radio Rear Speaker Grille Replacement .
  2. Inspect the system.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

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5

Repair a poor connection or open in the inoperative speaker feed (+) circuit.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

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6

Repair a poor connection or open in the inoperative speaker return (-) circuit.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

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7

Replace the low frequency audio amplifier. Refer to Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

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