Remote Playback Device Left or Right Channel Inoperative

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Radio/Audio System Schematics Connector End View Reference: Entertainment Connector End Views
1	Did you review the Radio/Audio System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Entertainment
2	Insert a CD magazine with at least 1 audio CD into the CD player. Turn on the ignition, with the engine OFF. Turn ON the radio. Play the CD in the CD player. Does the remote CD player play on both the left and right channels?	Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems	Go to Step 3
3	Test the appropriate (left or right) audio output for an open, short or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 4
4	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the CD player. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 5
5	Replace the CD player. Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 6	-
6	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 2