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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 19: Radio: Preset stations are erased.: Diagnosis

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Required Special Tool: 

  1. STEP 1. Check at radio and CD player connector C-11 in order to check the power supply circuit to the radio and CD player (through the battery). 
    1. Disconnect radio and CD player connector C-11, and measure at the wiring harness side.
      Fig 1: Identifying Radio and CD Player Connector C-11
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    2. Measure the voltage between terminal number 7 and ground.
      • The measured value should be approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage).

    Q: Does the measured voltage correspond with this range? 

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

    NO:  Go to Step 2.

    Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal Number 7 And Ground
    G04537674Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  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 . Check that a memory is retained.

    Fig 3: Identifying Radio and CD Player Connector C-11
    G04537675Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  3. STEP 3. Check the wiring harnesses between radio and CD player connector C-11 (terminal 7) and battery 
    Fig 4: Identifying Radio and CD Player Connector C-11
    G04537676Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    NOTE: Also check intermediate connector C-209, joint connector C-141. If intermediate connector C-209, joint connector C-141 is damaged, repair or replace the wiring harness. Refer to , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .

    Q: Are the wiring harnesses between radio and CD player connector C-11 (terminal 7) 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(es). Check that a memory is retained.

    Fig 5: Identifying Intermediate Joint Connector C-141
    G04537677Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    Fig 6: Identifying Intermediate Connector C-209
    G04537678Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION