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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Radio/Navigation System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Entertainment/Communication Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List

Circuit/System Testing

    Important: Test or replace the remote batteries before performing the circuit/system test.

  1. Verify the system works with a known good remote
  2. ⇒If the known good remote operates properly, replace the suspect remote.
  3. Operate the radio and turn on the rear seat audio (RSA). Verify the remote headphones operate normally.
  4. ⇒If the remote headphones do not operate properly, go to Video Entertainment System Wireless Headphone Inoperative .
  5. Install a scan tool, monitor the button presses in the radio data display. Verify the radio responds to the remote when the buttons are pressed.
  6. ⇒If the radio does not respond, test the remote infra-red signal circuits for an open, short to ground or short to B+. If the infra-red signal circuits test normal replace audio system transceiver module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Control Module References for radio replacement, setup, and programming.
    •  Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioning Control Module Replacement
    •  Audio System Transceiver Module Replacement