For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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Schematic Reference: Radio/Audio System Schematics
1 | Did you review the Radio/Audio System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Radio/Audio System Description and Operation
2 |

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Turn ON the radio.
3. Insert a tape into the remote playback device.
4. Turn ON the remote playback device.

Does the remote playback device operate normally?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3 |

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the remote playback device.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Test the battery positive voltage circuit of the remote playback device for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 4

4 | Test the ground circuit of the remote playback device for high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5
5 | Test the tape on signal circuit of the remote playback device for a short, high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 6
6 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the remote playback device. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7
7 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the radio. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8
8 | Replace the remote playback device. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 9 | --
9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 2