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Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures





TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE: When replacing the internal mechanism (computer part) of the audio system, be careful that no part of your body or clothing comes in contact with the terminals of the leads from the IC. etc. of the replacement part (spare part).

HINT: This inspection procedure is a simple troubleshooting which should be carried out on the vehicle during system operation and was prepared on the assumption of system component troubles (except for the wires and connectors. etc.).

Always inspect the trouble taking the following items into consideration.
^ Open or short circuit of the wire harness
^ Connector or terminal connection fault

Radio





1. No Power Coming In





2. Power Coming In, But Radio Not Operating





3. Noise Present, But AM-FM Not Operating





4. Either Speakers Does Not Work





5. Woofer Speaker Does Not Work





6. Either AM or FM Does Not Work, Reception Poor (Volume Faint), FEW Preset Tuning Bands





7. Sound Quality Poor





8. Cannot Set Station Select Button, Preset Memory Disappears

Tape Player





9. Cassette Tape Cannot Be Inserted





10. Cassette Tape Inserts, But No Power





11. Power Coming In, But Tape Player Not Operating





12. Either Speakers Does Not Work





13. Woofer Speaker Does Not Work





14. Sound Quality Poor (Volume Faint)





15. Tape Jammed, Malfunction With Tape Speed Or Auto-Reverse





16. APS, SKIP, RPT Buttons Not Operating





17. Cassette Tape Will Not Eject

CD Player





18. CD Cannot Be Inserted





19. CD Inserts, But No Power








20. Power Coming In, But CD Player Not Operating





21. Sound Jumps





22. Sound Quality Poor (Volume Faint





23. Either Speakers Does Not Work





24. Woofer Speakers Does Not Work





25. CD Will Not Eject

Amplifier





26. No Power Coming In





27. Power Coming In, But Woofer (Power) Amplifier Not Operating





28.Either Speakers Does Not Work





29. Woofer Speakers Does Not Work

Noise





30. Noise Produced By Vibration Or Shock While Driving





31. Noise Produced When Engine Starts

Antenna








32. Antenna Does Not Fully Extend Or Fully Retract





33. Antenna-Related