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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Power of radio and CD player does not turn ON when the ignition switch is in the "ACC" position or "ON" position.: Diagnosis

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Required Special Tool: 

  1. STEP 1. Check to see that the radio and CD player is energized ON when the power switch is turned ON. 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" position.
    2. Turn ON the radio and CD player power switch.

    Q: Is the radio and CD player energized when the power switch is turned "ON"? 

    YES  : Go to Step 2.

    NO:  Go to  Step 5.

  2. STEP 2. Check radio and CD player connector C-11 for damage. 

    Q: Is radio and CD player connector C-11 in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to Step 3.

    NO:  Repair or replace the connector. Refer to , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . If the power switch is turned on, the radio and CD player should operate normally.

    Fig 1: Identifying Radio and CD Player Connector C-11
    G04537567Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  3. STEP 3. Check the wiring harnesses between radio and CD player connector C-11 (terminal 7) and the battery. 
    Fig 2: Identifying Radio and CD Player Connector C-11
    G04537568Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    NOTE: Also check intermediate connector C-209 and joint connector C-141. If intermediate connector C-209 or joint connector C-141 are damaged, repair or replace the connector as described in , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .

    Q: Are the wiring harnesses between radio and CD player connector C-11 (terminal 7) and the battery in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to Step 4.

    NO:  Repair the wiring harness(es). If the power switch is turned on, the radio and CD player should operate normally.

    Fig 3: Identifying Radio and CD Player Connector C-141
    G04537569Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    Fig 4: Identifying Radio and CD Player Connector C-209
    G04537570Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  4. STEP 4. Check the installation condition of the radio and CD player. 
    NOTE: The radio and CD player are grounded to the instrument panel center reinforcement directly.

    Q: Are the radio and CD player installed correctly? 

    YES  : Repair or replace the radio and CD player. If the power switch is turned on, the radio and CD player should operate normally.

    NO:  Install the radio and CD player properly. If the power switch is turned on, the radio and CD player should operate normally.

  5. STEP 5. Measure at radio and CD player connector C-11 in order to check the battery circuit of power supply system to the radio and CD player (ignition switch ACC). 
    1. Disconnect radio and CD player connector C-11, and measure at the wiring harness side.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" position.
      Fig 5: Identifying Radio and CD Player Connector C-11
      G04537571Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    3. Measure the voltage between terminal 6 and ground.
      • The measured value should be approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage).

    Q: Does the measured voltage correspond with this range? 

    YES  : Go to  Step 8.

    NO:  Go to Step 6.

    Fig 6: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal 6 And Ground
    G04537572Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  6. STEP 6. Check radio and CD player connector C-11 for damage. 

    Q: Is radio and CD player connector C-11 in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to Step 7.

    NO:  Repair or replace the connector. Refer to , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . If the power switch is turned on, the radio and CD player should operate normally.

    Fig 7: Identifying Radio and CD Player Connector C-11
    G04537573Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  7. STEP 7. Check the wiring harnesses between radio and CD player connector C-11 (terminal 6) and ignition switch (ACC). 
    Fig 8: Identifying Radio and CD Player Connector C-11
    G04537574Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    NOTE: Also check intermediate connector C-209. If intermediate connector C-209 is damaged, repair or replace the connector as described in , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .

    Q: Are the wiring harnesses between radio and CD player connector C-11 (terminal 6) and ignition switch (ACC) in good condition? 

    YES  : There is no action to be taken.

    NO:  Repair the wiring harness(es). If the power switch is turned on, the radio and CD player should operate normally.

    Fig 9: Identifying Radio and CD Player Connector C-209
    G04537575Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  8. STEP 8. Check the installation condition of the radio and CD player. 
    NOTE: The radio and CD player are grounded to the instrument panel center reinforcement directly.

    Q: Are the radio and CD player installed correctly? 

    YES  : Repair or replace the radio and CD player. If the power switch is turned on, the radio and CD player should operate normally.

    NO:  Install the radio and CD player properly. If the power switch is turned on, the radio and CD player should operate normally.

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