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Pinpoint Test H: The Video System Is Inoperative

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NOTE: The DVD player buttons can be disabled at the audio unit by simultaneously pressing the audio unit preset buttons (3 and 5) or (3 and 6). To re-enable the DVD player buttons, turn the audio unit off and back on. The headphone symbol lights up on the audio unit display to indicate that the DVD player buttons are re-enabled
NOTE: Turning the ignition switch off and back on may not re-enable the DVD player buttons.
NOTE: For most conditions, except after carrying out the audio unit self-diagnostic test, the DVD player buttons can also be re-enabled by simultaneously pressing buttons 3 and 5 until the headphone symbol appears on the audio unit display or by simultaneously pressing buttons 2 and 4. Pressing buttons 2 and 4 also change the system between Single Play and Dual Play. In Dual Play, the rear speakers and subwoofer turn off and the headphone outputs turn on.
  1. H1 CHECK AUDIO UNIT AUX BUTTON 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Press the audio unit AUX button several times to turn it on to check that the DVD player is connected.
    • Does the audio unit display one or more of the following: NO AUX AUDIO, AUX, NO DVD/CD, or DVD/CD PLAY, PAUSE or STOP?
    • Yes  : GO to  H2.
    • No  : EJECT any audio unit disc or tape. REMOVE the audio unit. REFER to AUDIO UNIT . SEND the audio unit to an authorized repair facility. TEST the system for normal operation after the repair.
  2. H2 CHECK FOR DVD PLAYER CONNECTION 
    • Press the audio unit AUX button several times to turn it on to check if the DVD player is connected.
    • Does the audio unit display NO AUX AUDIO for 5 seconds? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H9.
    • No  : GO to H3.
  3. H3 CHECK IF THE DVD PLAYER BUTTONS ARE DISABLED 
    • Press the power button twice on the audio unit to turn it off and back on.
    • Observe the audio unit display on the left side of the clock.
    • Is the headphone symbol lit on the audio unit display? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H4.
    • No  : EJECT any audio unit disc or tape. REMOVE the audio unit. REFER to AUDIO UNIT . SEND the audio unit to an authorized repair facility. TEST the system for normal operation after the repair.
  4. H4 CHECK FOR A DISC 
    • Press the audio unit AUX button several times.
    • Does the audio unit display NO DVD/CD and AUX? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H6.
    • No  : GO to H5.
  5. H5 CHECK THE DVD PLAYER BUTTONS 
    NOTE: MENU only functions with DVDs. It has no function for audio, video and MP3 CDs or other sources.
    NOTE: MEM only functions while in a DVD MENU or any disc type DISPLAY menu. It also selects the next tuner preset and the next CD for a 6 disc audio unit.
    NOTE: The volume + button does not increase the volume past the volume set with the audio unit volume knob in single play mode.
    • Press the DVD player PLAY button and then the other buttons.
    • Does the disc play and do all the DVD player buttons function correctly? 
    • Yes  : The DVD PLAY buttons had been disabled at the audio unit, the disc the customer was using is not compatible with this DVD player or has no or very quiet audio. NOTIFY the customer. The system is operating correctly.
    • No  : GO to H6.
  6. H6 CHECK THE DVD PLAYER WITH A KNOWN GOOD DISC 
    • Press the DVD player STOP/EJECT button 2 times (1/2 second apart or more).
    • Remove the disc if one was ejected. (If not removed, after 10 seconds, the disc is pulled back in, but does not start playing.)
    • Place a known good disc in the DVD player.
    • Is the disc pulled into the DVD player? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H7.
    • No  : GO to  H9.
  7. H7 CHECK THE DVD PLAYER BUTTONS 
    NOTE: MENU only functions with DVDs. It has no function for audio, video and MP3 CDs or other sources.
    NOTE: MEM only functions while in a DVD MENU or any disc type DISPLAY menu. It also selects the next tuner preset and the next CD for a 6 disc audio unit.
    NOTE: The volume + button does not increase the volume past the volume set with the audio unit volume knob in single play mode.
    • Press the DVD player PLAY button and then the other buttons.
    • Does the disc play and do all the DVD player buttons function properly? 
    • Yes  : The original disc is not compatible with this DVD player or has no or very quiet audio. NOTIFY the customer. The system is operating correctly.
    • No  : GO to H8.
  8. H8 CHECK THE DVD PLAYER DISPLAY 
    NOTE: MENU only functions with DVDs. It has no function for audio, video and MP3 CDs or other sources.
    NOTE: MEM only functions while in a DVD MENU or any disc type DISPLAY menu. It also selects the next tuner preset and the next CD for a 6 disc audio unit.
    NOTE: The volume + button does not increase the volume past the volume set with the audio unit volume knob in Single Play mode.
    NOTE: When the DVD player is unplugged and not replaced, the rear speakers are not connected.
    • If 1 or more of the DVD buttons do not respond, try them with an alternate type of disc and other sources.
    • Do the discs play and the only problem is that 1 or 2 buttons do not respond? 
    • Yes  : REMOVE the DVD player. REFER to VIDEO SYSTEM . SEND the DVD player to an authorized repair facility. TEST the system for normal operation after the repair.
    • No  : GO to  H15.
  9. H9 CHECK CIRCUIT 720 (RD/YE) FOR VOLTAGE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: DVD Player C949.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the DVD player C949-1, circuit 720 (RD/YE), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between DVD Player C949-1, Circuit 720 (RD/YE), And Ground
      G03965616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H10.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  10. H10 CHECK CIRCUIT 1204 (BK/OG) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Measure the resistance between the DVD player C949-3, circuit 1204 (BK/OG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between DVD Player C949-3, Circuit 1204 (BK/OG), Harness Side And Ground
      G03965617Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H11.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  11. H11 CHECK THE VOLTAGE OF CIRCUITS 832 (LB/PK) AND 833 (TN) AT THE DVD PLAYER 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the DVD player, harness side and ground as follows:
      DVD PLAYER CONNECTOR-PIN & CIRCUITS SPECIFICATION

      DVD Player Connector-Pin Circuit Expected Value
      C949-4 832 (LB/PK) Approximately 3.2 volts
      C949-5 833 (TN) Approximately 1.9 volts
      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Of Circuits 832 (LB/PK) And 833 (TN) At DVD Player
      G03965618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the voltages as expected? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H14.
    • No  : GO to H12.
  12. H12 CHECK CIRCUITS 832 (LB/PK) AND 833 (TN) FOR AN OPEN AND A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Audio Unit C290b.
    • Measure the resistance between the audio unit, harness side and the DVD player, harness side; and between the audio unit, harness side and ground as follows:
      AUDIO UNIT & DVD PLAYER CONNECTOR-PIN & CIRCUIT

      Audio Unit Connector-Pin DVD Player C949 Circuit
      C290b-15 C949-4 832 (LB/PK)
      C290b-16 C949-5 833 (TN)
    • Are the resistances less than 5 ohms between the audio unit and the DVD player; and greater than 10,000 ohms between the audio unit and ground? 
    • Yes  : SEND the audio unit to an authorized repair facility. TEST the system for normal operation after the repair.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit in question. GO to H13.
  13. H13 RE-CHECK THE VOLTAGE OF CIRCUITS 832 (LB/PK) AND 833 (TN) AT THE DVD PLAYER 
    • Connect: Audio Unit C290b.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the DVD player, harness side and ground as follows:
      DVD PLAYER CONNECTOR-PIN & CIRCUIT SPECIFICATION

      DVD Player Connector-Pin Circuit Expected Value
      C949-4 832 (LB/PK) Approximately 3.2 volts
      C949-5 833 (TN) Approximately 1.9 volts
      Fig 4: Re-Checking Voltage Of Circuits 832 (LB/PK) And 833 (TN) At DVD Player
      G03965618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the voltages as expected? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H14.
    • No  : REMOVE the audio unit. REFER to AUDIO UNIT . SEND the audio unit to an authorized repair facility. TEST the system for normal operation after the repair.
  14. H14 RE-CHECK THE DVD PLAYER 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Connect: DVD Player C949.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Test the DVD player for normal operation.
    • Does the DVD player function correctly? 
    • Yes  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
    • No  : GO to H15.
  15. H15 CHECK WITH A KNOWN GOOD DVD PLAYER 
    NOTE: When the DVD player is unplugged and not replaced, the rear speakers are not connected.
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Install a known good DVD player.
    • Key in ON position.
    • TEST the DVD player for normal operation.
    • Does the DVD player function correctly? 
    • Yes  : SEND the original DVD player to an authorized repair facility. TEST the system for normal operation after the repair.
    • No  : REMOVE the audio unit. REFER to AUDIO UNIT . SEND the audio unit to an authorized repair facility. TEST the system for normal operation after the repair.
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