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Schematic Reference: Video System Schematics

DEFINITION: The radio may or may not be functional, the DVD will not play, the roof console has no back lighting.

1

Did you review the Video Entertainment System Description and Operation?

Go to Step 2

Go to Video Entertainment System Description and Operation

2

  1. Turn on the Ignition
  2. Fold down the video screen
  3. Insert a DVD
  4. Turn on the radio

Does the entertainment system play normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

The AVI module forms an electrical tee configuration to interface the vehicle with the radio and the DVD player system. The power and ground circuits pass through the DVD player and go to the roof console. Test for:

    • An open
    • A short to ground

In the battery positive voltage circuits and the accessory voltage circuits and to the radio and the DVD player, and the roof console power circuit.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4

Test for an open ground at each of the entertainment components.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect for poor connections at the following connectors:

    • The AVI module
    • The radio
    • The DVD player
    • The roof console

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 7

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the AVI module. Refer to Audio/Video Interface Module Replacement .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

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7

Operate the system in order to verify the repair?

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2