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Pinpoint Test K: The Audio Input Jack Is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly




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Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test K: The Audio Input Jack Is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly

Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 130, Audio System/Navigation for schematic and connector information. Diagrams By Number

Normal Operation - Vehicles Without the SYNC System

Audio signals are sent from the audio input jack to the Audio Control Module (ACM). There are no external power or ground circuits to the audio input jack.

Vehicles With the SYNC System

Audio signals are sent from the audio input jack to the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM). The signals are then sent to the ACM. There are no external power or ground circuits to the audio input jack.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Audio input jack
- ACM
- APIM (if equipped)



PINPOINT TEST K: THE AUDIO INPUT JACK IS INOPERATIVE/DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.

NOTE: Before carrying out this pinpoint test, make sure the MP3 device is operating correctly.

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K1 CHECK THE AUDIO INPUT JACK AUDIO


- Connect: Multi-Media Interface Tester.
- Using the Multi-Media Interface Tester, attempt to play a file using the audio input jack.
- Does the file play correctly?

Yes
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may be with the customer device.

No
GO to K2.

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K2 DETERMINE THE VEHICLE CONTENT


- Determine if the vehicle is equipped with the SYNC system.
- Is the vehicle equipped with the SYNC system?

Yes
GO to K3.

No
GO to K4.

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K3 CHECK THE APIM AUDIO OUTPUT


- Using the Multi-Media Interface Tester, attempt to play a file using either the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port or Bluetooth.
- Is the audio output OK for devices connected through the USB port or Bluetooth?

Yes
GO to K4.

No
Go To Pinpoint Test R. Pinpoint Test R: Unable To Pair Bluetooth Device

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K4 CHECK THE AUDIO INPUT JACK CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE


- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Audio Input Jack C3312.
- Disconnect: ACM C240c or APIM C3342 (If Equipped).
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between the audio input jack, harness side and ground as follows:





- Is any voltage present?

Yes
REPAIR the circuit in question. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
GO to K5.

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K5 CHECK THE AUDIO INPUT JACK CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND


- Ignition OFF.
- For vehicles without the SYNC system, measure the resistance between the audio input jack, harness side and the ACM, harness side; and between the audio input jack, harness side and ground as follows:





- For vehicles with the SYNC system, measure the resistance between the audio input jack, harness side and the APIM, harness side; and between the audio input jack, harness side and ground as follows:





- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the audio input jack and the ACM (or APIM), and greater than 10,000 ohms between the audio input jack and ground?

Yes
GO to K6.

No
REPAIR the circuit in question. TEST the system for normal operation.

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K6 ISOLATE THE AUDIO INPUT JACK


- Connect: ACM C240c or APIM C3342 (If Equipped).
- Install a new audio input jack. Refer to Audio Input Jack Service and Repair.
- Using the Multi-Media Interface Tester, attempt to play a file using the audio input jack.
- Does the system operate correctly?

Yes
The system is operating correctly at this time. The cause of the concern was an inoperative audio input jack.

No
For vehicles without the SYNC system, GO to K7.

For vehicles with the SYNC system, GO to K8.

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K7 CHECK FOR CORRECT ACM OPERATION


- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect all the ACM connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the ACM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?

Yes
INSTALL a new ACM. REFER to Audio Control Module (ACM) Audio Control Module (ACM). TEST the system for normal operation.

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.

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K8 CHECK FOR CORRECT APIM OPERATION


- Connect: All Disconnected Connectors.
- Disconnect the APIM connector.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect the APIM connector and make sure it seats correctly.
- Wait 2 minutes for the APIM to re-initialize.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?

Yes
INSTALL a new APIM. REFER to Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM). TEST the system for normal operation.

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.

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