Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the electronic audio system with the engine running and the vehicle in and out of motion.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage:

Visual Inspection Chart

Mechanical
^ Integrated Control Panel (ICP) damaged, misaligned, or any control(s) inoperative
^ Digital audio compact disc player damaged, misaligned, or any control(s) inoperative
^ Antenna or antenna cable damaged or misaligned
^ Radio ignition interference capacitor, radio frequency interference suppression bond, and radio receiver good bonding strap misaligned, (also check for cleanliness and metal-to-metal contact)

Electrical
^ Blown fuse:
- Fuse junction panel fuse ROOM (10A)
- Fuse junction panel fuse RADIO (5A [Coupe only])
- Fuse junction panel fuse MIRR. (5A [Sedan and Wagon only])
^ Damaged wiring harness
^ Loose or corroded connections

3. If the fault is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures