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Inspection Procedure 19

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 19: Preset Station are Erased.

Memory Backup Power Supply Circuit:






CIRCUIT OPERATION
The power is constantly supplied to the radio and CD player.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The cause is probably a faulty radio and CD player memory backup power supply circuit system.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Damaged wiring harness or connector.
- Malfunction of the radio and CD player.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tool:
- MB991223: Harness set

STEP 1. Check at radio and CD player connector C-103 in order to check the power supply circuit to the radio and CD player (through the battery).




1. Do not disconnect radio and CD player connector C-103.




2. Measure the voltage between terminal number 11 and ground.
- The measured value should be approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage).

Q:Does the measured voltage correspond with this range?

When YES : Either repair or replace the radio and CD player. Check that a memory is retained.

NO: Go to Step 2.




STEP 2. Check radio and CD player connector C-103 for damage.

Q:Is radio and CD player connector C-103 in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 3 .

NO: Repair or replace the connector. Refer to Harness Connector Inspection. Check that a memory is retained.










STEP 3. Check the wiring harness between radio and CD player connector C-103 (terminal 11) and battery.

NOTE: Also check joint connector C-05 and intermediate connector C-129. If joint connector C-05 or intermediate connectors C-129 is damaged, repair or replace the connector as described in Harness Connector Inspection.

Q:Are the wiring harness between radio and CD player connector C-103 (terminal 11) and battery in good condition?

YES: Repair or replace the radio and CD player. Check that a memory is retained.

NO: Repair the wiring harness. Check that a memory is retained.