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Schematic Reference: Radio/Audio System Schematics

1

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

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Entertainment

2

Turn ON the radio and tune to a known strong AM station, then tune to a known strong FM station.

Is the radio reception clear?

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Go to Audio System Troubleshooting Hints

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect for a poor connection at the radio antenna lead-in connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 4

4

Test the antenna ground plane.

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Important:: Always zero out the DMM before taking a resistance measurement in order to ensure an accurate reading.

  4. Measure the resistance between the negative battery cable and the radio antenna coaxial ground at the radio.

Does the resistance measure greater than the specified value?

0.20 ohms

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5

Inspect the antenna coaxial cable for a proper connection to body ground. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 6

6

Test for an open or high resistance from the battery negative cable to body ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

7

Measure the resistance between the antenna coaxial lead-in connector (center conductor) and the antenna grid connection. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the resistance measure greater than the specified values?

RG58/

RG-59 Coax:

0.2 ohms

RG-62/

RG-62M Coax:

3.5 ohms

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 10

8

Inspect the antenna coaxial cable interconnects for a poor connection or corrosion. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

9

Test each piece of coaxial cable for:

    • Continuity of the center conductor from end to end
    • Continuity of the outer shield from end to end
    • A shorted condition between the center conductor and the outer shield

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

 

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

10

Inspect for any damage to the antenna grid on the glass.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2