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Speakers Diagnosis

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Front Speakers Distorted or Inoperative, Rest of Audio System OK 

FRONT SPEAKERS DISTORTED OR INOPERATIVE, REST OF AUDIO SYSTEM OK - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1
  1. Turn the ignition and the radio ON.
  2. Check for distorted or inoperative front speakers using the fader and the balance controls with all of the sources (AM, FM, tape, CD).

Are the front speakers distorted?		 - Go to Step 2 Go to Step 4
2 Check the speaker and the door area for damage, rattles, or vibration. Is there anything loose or in the way of the speaker causing the distortion? - Go to Step 3 Go to Step 4
3 Make the necessary repairs to secure the component causing the distortion.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
4
  1. Remove the front speakers and disconnect the speaker connector.
  2. Using an ohmmeter, test the speaker wires for a short to ground.

Does the ohmmeter show the specified value?		   Go to Step 6 Go to Step 5
5 Repair the short circuit between the front speaker connector and the radio connector.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
6 Substitute a known good speaker for the speaker causing the distortion.
Is the distortion eliminated?		 - Go to Step 7 Go to Step 8
7 Replace the speaker.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
8 Replace the cassette radio.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -

Rear Speakers Distorted or Inoperative, Rest of Audio System OK 

REAR SPEAKERS DISTORTED OR INOPERATIVE, REST OF AUDIO SYSTEM OK - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1
  1. Turn the ignition and the radio ON.
  2. Check for distorted or inoperative rear speakers using the fader and the balance controls with all of the sources (AM, FM, tape, CD).

Are the rear speakers distorted?		 - Go to Step 2 Go to Step 4
2 Check the speakers, the rear deck, and the trunk area for damage, rattles, or vibration.
Is there anything loose or in the way of the speaker causing the distortion?		 - Go to Step 3 Go to Step 4
3 Make the necessary repairs to secure the component causing the distortion.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
4
  1. Disconnect the rear speakers.
  2. Using an ohmmeter, test the speaker wires for a short to ground.

Does the ohmmeter show the specified value?		   Go to Step 6 Go to Step 5
5 Repair the short circuit between the rear speaker connector and the radio connector.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
6 Substitute a known good speaker for the speaker causing the distortion.
Is the distortion eliminated?		 - Go to Step 7 Go to Step 8
7 Replace the speaker.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
8 Replace the audio system.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
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