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For 1990-2009 cars only

Schematic Reference: Radio/Audio System Schematics

Connector End Views Reference: Entertainment Connector End Views

One or All Speakers Inoperative

Important: The following information lists the most probable cause of the concern to the least probable cause. If the list leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

  1. Speaker output open or shorted to ground. Test the appropriate speaker output circuits for an open or short to ground. A single speaker circuit shorted to ground can cause the radio to become inoperative. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. No audio output from the radio. Test for a speaker circuit shorted to ground. If no problems found, test for any AC voltage between the appropriate speaker output circuits at the speaker harness connector, disconnected with the radio volume adjusted to an audible level. If AC voltage is present, replace the speaker. If no AC voltage is present, replace the radio.