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Schematic Reference : Radio/Audio System Schematics

1

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

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

2

Play the radio, tape, or CD player.

Can audio distortion be heard from any speakers?

Go to Step 3

Go to Audio System Troubleshooting Hints

3

Can audio distortion be heard from all speakers?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

Test the battery positive voltage circuit to the audio power booster 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 10

Go to Step 5

5

Test the audio power booster ground circuit 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 10

Go to Step 6

6

Test the appropriate speaker outputs from the radio and audio power booster (if equipped) for a short to ground or a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of 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 10

Go to Step 8

8

Replace the speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Speaker Replacement or Radio Front Speaker Replacement .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3