Diagnostic Test
- READ AND RECORD DTCS AND ENVIRONMENTAL DATA - ERASE DTCS AND CHECK FOR DTC TO RETURN
- With the scan tool, read DTCs in all Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and record on the repair order.
- With the scan tool, run a vehicle Scan Report, or record the Environmental Data related to the DTCs.
- NOTE: A front door must remain open whenever checking or erasing Radio DTCs.
- With the scan tool, record and erase the Radio DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition switch from on to off, wait five seconds and then back to on.
- Turn the Radio on and set the volume to 25.
- With the scan tool, read the active Radio DTCs.
NOTE:A front door must remain open whenever checking or erasing Radio DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the appropriate INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK THE ANTENNA AND CABLE
- Connect the (special tool #9977-6-FM, Antenna) to the antenna connection on the back of the Radio.
- Make sure one of the front doors is still open.
- Using the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Turn the Radio on.
- Using the scan tool, read the active Radio DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Go To 3
- TEST THE ANTENNA CABLE
- Disconnect the Antenna cable at the base.
- Connect the appropriate (special tool #9977-6-1, Adapter) or (special tool #9977-6-3, Adapter) to the Antenna cable at the back of the Radio.
- Connect the appropriate (special tool #9977-6-4, Jumper) or (special tool #9977-6-2, Jumper) to the Antenna cable at the Antenna base.
- Measure the Resistance across the tool terminals.
Is the resistance below 47.5 Ohms?
Yes
- Use the (special tool #9977-6, Kit, Radio Antenna Diagnostic) to locate the short to battery in the circuit, repair or replace the Antenna cable as necessary.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- CHECK THE AUDIO ANTENNA
- Turn the ignition off.
- Replace the audio antenna for a faultless one (replacement for test).
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs from the Radio.
- Operate the vehicle in the conditions that set this DTC.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs from the Radio.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the audio antenna in accordance with Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE RADIO HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Disconnect all Radio harness connectors.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connectors (if equipped).
- Disconnect all related systems harness connectors.
- Check the harness and components connectors and the male female terminals for the following conditions
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector locks.
- Corrosion.
- Other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damage (if equipped).
- Bent terminals.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
- Presence of foreign conductive materials on connector pins and terminals.
- Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
- Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Repair any damage found on step 4.
- Reconnect all Radio harness connectors. Make sure all the connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all the in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Make sure all the connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all the harness related connectors. Make sure the connectors are fully seated.
- With the scan tool, erase all DTCs.
- Operate the vehicle in the conditions that set this DTC.
- With the scan tool, read the Radio DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the Radio in accordance with the Service Information.
Refer to RADIO, REMOVAL and RADIO, INSTALLATION .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- TEST COMPLETE.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Replace the Radio in accordance with the Service Information.