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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

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

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Turn ON the radio.
  3. Insert the tape or CD from the J 39916-A .

Can audio distortion be heard from any speakers?

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Go to Audio System Troubleshooting Hints

3

Can audio distortion be heard from all speakers?

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Go to Step 5

4

Is the vehicle equipped with a audio power booster?

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Go to Audio System Troubleshooting Hints

5

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 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 6

6

Test the battery positive voltage output from the radio to the audio power booster for a short to voltage. 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 7

7

Test the audio power booster ground circuit for an open or high resistance. 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 8

8

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?

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Go to Step 9

9

Replace the speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Speaker Replacement , or Speaker Replacement for service procedure.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Audio System Troubleshooting Hints