GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Important: Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to:

   •  Audio Preliminary Diagnosis
   •  Radio/Audio System Description
   •  Radio/Audio System Operation-Radio Controls
   •  Radio/Audio System Operation-Cassette Tape Player
   •  Radio/Audio System Operation-Compact Disc Player
   •  CD Adapter Kit Description
   •  Radio/Audio System Operation-Theftlock
   •  Radio/Audio System Operation-RDS Functions
   •  Radio/Audio System Circuit Description
   •  Power Antenna System Circuit Description

Visual/Physical Inspection

    • Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Entertainment System. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories in Wiring Systems.
    • Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

    •  Antenna Inoperative
    •  Radio Poor Reception
    •  Compact Disc Inoperative
    •  Remote Playback Device Inoperative
    •  Compact Disc Skip
    •  Radio Always On
    •  Radio Controls Inoperative
    •  Radio Display Does Not Dim with Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch
    •  Speed Compensated Volume
    •  Radio Illumination Inoperative with Park Lamps On
    •  Radio Memory Inoperative
    •  Speaker Noise - General
    •  Speaker Noise - Frontway
    •  Speaker Noise - Backway
    •  Speaker Noise - Sideways
    •  Speakers Inoperative or Distorted - Rear
    •  Speakers Inoperative - Left Side Front Door
    •  Speakers Inoperative - Right Side Front Door
    •  Tape Player Inoperative
    •  Tape Player Weak, Slow, or Garbled Output