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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Left Front Speaker Signal (+)

B1025 02

B1025 04

B1025 03

--

Left Front Speaker Signal (-)

B1025 02

B1025 04

B1025 03

--

Right Front Speaker Signal (+)

B1035 02

B1035 04

B1035 03

--

Right Front Speaker Signal (-)

B1035 02

B1035 04

B1035 03

--

Left Rear Speaker Signal (+)

B1045 02

B1045 04

B1045 03

--

Left Rear Speaker Signal (-)

B1045 02

B1045 04

B1045 03

--

Right Rear Speaker Signal (+)

B1055 02

B1055 04

B1055 03

--

Right Rear Speaker Signal (-)

B1055 02

B1055 04

B1055 03

--

Center Speaker Signal (+)

B1065 02

1

1

--

Center Speaker Signal (-)

B1065 02

1

1

--

1. Speaker malfunction

Circuit/System Description

Each of the audio signal channel circuit (+ and -) has a DC bias voltage that is one half of the battery voltage. When using a DMM, each of the audio output channel circuits will measure approximately 6.5V DC. The audio being played on the system is produced by a varying AC voltage that is centered around the DC bias voltage on the same circuit. The AC voltage is what causes the speaker cone to move and produce sound. This AC voltage will vary depending on what type of audio is being listened to, as well as the volume setting of the system.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Radio/Audio System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Radio/Audio System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Radio ON, adjust the fade and balance controls on the radio to test all four channels individually. Each of the four channels should produce clear and even sound.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate speaker.
  2. Radio ON, test for 2.5-7.5 volts between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
    If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
  4. Test for 2.5-7.5 volts between the signal circuit terminal 2 (door speaker) or terminal 4 (center speaker) and ground.
  5. If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
    If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
  6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the speaker.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Speaker Replacement Reference
    •  Control Module References for radio replacement, setup, and programming