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Speakers Inoperative - One or More



Speakers Inoperative - One or More

Preliminary Information

Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

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 Diagnostic Aids. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

One Speaker Inoperative

1. Speaker output open-Test the appropriate speaker output circuits for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Diagnostic Aids. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Important: The radio must be programmed after replacement.Refer to Programming and Relearning Programming and Relearning.

2. Audio output from the radio is not evident. 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. For the speaker testing location, refer to Speaker Replacement Reference. If AC voltage is not present, replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.

All Speakers Inoperative

1. Speaker output shorted-Test all speaker outputs for a short. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Diagnostic Aids. Component Tests and General Diagnostics
2. Antenna enable signal/amplifier control signal open-Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Diagnostic Aids. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Important: The radio must be programmed after replacement. Refer to Programming and Relearning Programming and Relearning.

3. Faulty radio-Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.