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Connecting the Breakout Box






Connecting the breakout box, Audio control module

Special tools:
951 1507 Adapter 12-12-8-4-2 Pin 951 1507 Adapter 12-12-8-4-2 Pin
951 1428 Breakout box 951 1428 Breakout Box
951 1509 Adapter 13-8-6-8-2 Pin 951 1509 Adapter 13-8-6-8-2 Pin

Connecting the breakout box
- Ignition off
- Expose the head unit / audio module. See Radio cassette player, replacing Radio/Cassette Player, Replacing.
Check that the male and female terminals on the unit connectors are undamaged and secure (cannot be pressed in). Check that the cables to the female terminals are secured to the terminal pins.

Note! In order for the below connections to be made take note of the color codes of the connectors.

Connect adapter951 1507 Adapter 12-12-8-4-2 Pin 951 1507 Adapter 12-12-8-4-2 Pin to the audio control module (wiring side). Connect breakout box951 1428 Breakout box 951 1428 Breakout Box to the adapter.
Audio control moduleterminals:
#A1-#A12 correspond to terminals #15-#26 on the breakout box (green connector).
#B1-#B12 correspond to terminals #1-#12 on the breakout box (gray connector).
Terminals #E1-#E8 correspond to terminals #16-#23 on the breakout box.
When connecting connector D, adapter951 1509 Adapter 13-8-6-8-2 Pin 951 1509 Adapter 13-8-6-8-2 Pin must be used.
Terminals #D1-#D6 correspond to terminals #42-#47 on the breakout box.
The breakout box is designed to facilitate reading off the control module input and output signals when the control module is connected; and the cable and component resistance when the control module is disconnected. The use of a breakout box reduces the risk of accidental short-circuited cables and damage to the connector pins.
For further information about signals and other values, see Signal specification, audio control module Signal Specification.