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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Radio/Audio System Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System .

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  2. Turn the radio ON.

Does the radio display operate properly?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the radio connector.
  2. Use the DMM to measure the voltage between terminal F1 of the radio connector and a known good ground.

Is the measured voltage within the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Locate an open or a high resistance in circuit A52.
  2. Repair the open or the high resistance in circuit A52.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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5

  1. Use the DMM to measure the resistance between terminal E16 and a known good ground.
  2. Use the DMM to measure the resistance between terminal F5 and a known good ground.

Is the measured resistance for both measurements within the specified value?

Less than 5 ohms

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Locate an open or a high resistance in circuits F49 and/or F40.
  2. Repair the open or the high resistance in circuits F49 and/or F40.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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7

Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Step 8

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8

  1. Connect all connectors and components that were disconnected.
  2. Verify that the radio controls operate properly.

Do the radio controls operate properly?

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System OK

Go to Step 1