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External Harman Amplifier



8006 External Harman Amplifier

Malfunction in right subwoofer channel

Diagnostic conditions
- Ignition ON
- PCM2/CDR23 ON

NOTE: Fault code 8003 is recorded in the PCM2 MMI if the operating buttons are actuated for one or more minutes.

Possible cause of fault
- Short circuit to B+/ground in the wiring harness
- Short circuit - loudspeaker faulty
- Short circuit - amplifier faulty

Affected pin







External Harman amplifier, plug A, pins 8 and 17

Diagnosis/troubleshooting


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