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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you review the radio/audio cassette player system description and operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2

Verify the fault is present.

Does the system operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Visually inspect the tape player's tape compartment.
  2. Gently remove any obstruction or debris.
  3. Attempt to play a known good cassette tape.

Does the cassette player accept and play the tape?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Send the radio in for repair of the tape player. Refer to Radio Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 6

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5

Tape player is operating properly.

Advise customer that the possible cause of the concern is a defective cassette or debris in player.

Was cause of concern described to customer?

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Go to Step 6

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6

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3