Audio System Pinpoint Tests (Focus 1)

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PINPOINT TEST A: AUDIO UNIT DOES NOT WORK - WORKS WITH FAULTS

STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

A1: CHECK THE VOLTAGE SUPPLIED TO THE AUDIO UNIT

1Disconnect Audio Unit C443.

2Enter the ACCESSORY position.

2Enter the ACCESSORY position.

3Using a digital multimeter, measure the voltage between C443 pin 1 of the audio unit, circuit 29-MD15 (orange/black), harness side and ground, and between C443 pin 3 of the audio unit, circuit 75-MD15 (yellow/green), harness side and ground.

• Is the voltage greater than 10 V in all cases?

Yes

Go to A2.

No

REPAIR circuit 29-MD15 (orange/black) or circuit 75-MD15 (yellow/green). CHECK for proper system operation.

A2: CHECK THE AUDIO UNIT GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUITS

1Enter the OFF position.

1Enter the OFF position.

2Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between pin 6 of the audio unit C443, circuit 91-MD15 (Black/Green), harness side and ground, and between pin 2 of the audio unit C443, circuit 91-MD34 (Black/Yellow), harness side and ground.

• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms in all cases?

Yes

INSTALL the new audio unit. CHECK the system for proper operation.

No

REPAIR circuit 91-MD15 (Black/Green) or 91-MD34 (Black/Yellow). CHECK for proper system operation.



PINPOINT TEST B: POOR RECEPTION QUALITY



STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

B1: CHECK THE ANTENNA CABLE SHIELD

1Enter the OFF position.

2Enter the OFF position.

3Disconnect the Antenna Cable.

4Disconnect the antenna cable from the audio unit.

4Disconnect the antenna cable from the audio unit.

5Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between the antenna cable ground connector (shield) and ground.

• Is the resistance less than 1 ohm?

Yes

Go to B2.

No

CLEAN and TIGHTEN the audio unit housing ground and the antenna base to body connection. If the fault is not corrected, INSTALL a new antenna cable. CHECK the system for proper operation.

B2: CHECK CENTER ANTENNA WIRE FOR OPEN CIRCUIT

1Remove the antenna match.

1Remove the antenna match.

2Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance on the center wire between the ends of the antenna cable.

• Is the resistance less than 1 ohm?

Yes

Go to B3.

No

INSTALL a new antenna cable. CHECK that the system is operating correctly.

B3: CHECK ANTENNA CABLE FOR SHORT CIRCUIT

B3: CHECK ANTENNA CABLE FOR SHORT CIRCUIT

1Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between the antenna center wire and the antenna ground (shield).

• Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes

CLEAN and TIGHTEN the ground connections at the antenna base, on the audio unit housing and the battery ground wire to the body. If the problem persists, INSTALL a new audio unit. CHECK the system for proper operation.

No

INSTALL a new antenna cable. CHECK that the system is operating correctly.



PINPOINT TEST C: DISTORTION OF SOUND FROM ONE OR MORE SPEAKERS (NOT ALL SPEAKERS)



STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

C1: CHECK THE SPEAKER RESISTANCE

1Disconnect the non-working speaker.

1Disconnect the non-working speaker.

2Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between pin 1 and pin 2 of the non-working speaker on the component side.

• Is the resistance approximately 4.0 ohms?

Yes

Go to C2.

No

INSTALL the new speaker. CHECK the system for proper operation.

C2: CHECK SPEAKER INPUT FOR SHORT TO GROUND"

1Disconnect Audio Unit C443.

1Disconnect Audio Unit C443.

2Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between pin 1 of the non-working speaker connector on the wiring side and ground.

• Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes

Go to C3.

No

REPAIR the speaker input circuit. CHECK the system for proper operation.

C3: CHECK SPEAKER RETURN CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND"

C3: CHECK SPEAKER RETURN CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND«

1Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between pin 2 of the non-working speaker connector on the wiring side and ground.

• Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes

INSTALL a new speaker. CHECK the system for proper operation. If the problem persists, INSTALL a new audio unit. CHECK the system for proper operation.

No

REPAIR the speaker return circuit. CHECK the system for proper operation.



PINPOINT TEST D: NO SOUND FROM ALL SPEAKERS



STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

D1: CHECK SPEAKER INPUT CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND"

1Enter the OFF position.

2Disconnect Audio Unit - C442.

2Disconnect Audio Unit - C442.

3Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between the following audio unit connector pins and ground:

- (Front left speaker) pin 1 C442, circuit 8-MD10 (white/black), harness side and ground.

- (Rear left speaker) pin 3 C442, electrical circuit 8-MD11 (white/green), from the wiring side and "ground".

- (Front right speaker) pin 5 C442, electrical circuit 8-MD17 (white/red), from the wiring side and "ground".

- (Rear right speaker) pin 7 C442, electrical circuit 8-MD18 (white), from the wiring side and "ground".

• Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms in all cases?

Yes

Go to D2.

No

REPAIR the circuit concerned. CHECK the system for proper operation.

D2: CHECK SPEAKER RETURN CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND"

D2: CHECK SPEAKER RETURN CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND«

1Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between the following audio unit connector pins and ground:

- (Front left speaker) pin 2 C442, electrical circuit 10-MD10 (gray/black), wiring side and ground.

- (Rear left speaker) pin 4 C442, electrical circuit 10-MD11 (gray/white), from the wiring side and "ground".

- (Front right speaker) pin 6 C442, electrical circuit 10-MD17 (gray/red), wiring side and ground.

- (Rear right speaker) pin 8 C442, electrical circuit 10-MD18 (gray), from the wiring side and "ground".

• Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms in all cases?

Yes

INSTALL the new audio unit. CHECK the system for proper operation.

No

REPAIR the circuit concerned. CHECK the system for proper operation.



PINPOINT TEST E: NO SOUND IN ONE OR MORE SPEAKERS



STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

E1: CHECK SPEAKER RESISTANCE

1Disconnect the non-working speaker.

1Disconnect the non-working speaker.

2Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between pin 1 and pin 2 of the non-working speaker on the component side.

• Is the resistance approximately 4.0 ohms?

Yes

Go to E2.

No

INSTALL new speaker(s). CHECK system for proper operation.

E2: CHECK THE RESISTANCE IN THE SPEAKER CIRCUIT WITH THE SPEAKER DISCONNECTED

1Disconnect Audio Unit - C442.

1Disconnect Audio Unit - C442.

2Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between the audio block, C442, and the speaker connector pins corresponding to the non-working speaker(s).

- (Front left speaker) pin 1 C442, circuit 8-MD10 (white/black), harness side, and pin 2 C937, circuit 8-MD28 (white), harness side.

- (Front left speaker) pin 2 of C442, circuit 10-MD10 (gray/black), harness side, and pin 1 of C937, circuit 10-MD28 (gray), harness side.

- (Front right speaker) pin 5 C442, circuit 8-MD17 (white/red), harness side, and pin 2 C938, circuit 8-MD28 (white), harness side.

- (Front right speaker) pin 6 C442, circuit 10-MD17 (gray/red), harness side, and pin 1 C938, circuit 10-MD28 (brown), harness side.

- (Rear left speaker) pin 3 C442, circuit 8-MD11 (white/green), harness side, and pin 2 C939, circuit 8-MD29 (white/green), harness side.

- (Rear left speaker) pin 4 C442, circuit 10-MD11 (gray/white), harness side, and pin 1 C939, circuit 10-MD11 (gray/white), harness side.

- (Rear right speaker) pin 7 C442, circuit 8-MD18 (white), harness side, and pin 2 C940, circuit 8-MD29 (white/green), harness side.

- (Rear right speaker) pin 8 C442, circuit 10-MD18 (gray), harness side, and pin 1 C940, circuit 10-MD29 (gray/white), harness side.

• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes

INSTALL a new speaker. CHECK the system for proper operation. If the problem persists, INSTALL a new audio unit. CHECK the system for proper operation

No

REPAIR the circuit concerned. CHECK the system for proper operation.



PINPOINT TEST F: CD CHANGER DOES NOT WORK OR OPERATES FAULTILY



STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

F1: CHECK THE SERIES-INSTALLED FUSE

1Check the 3-Amp series fuse provided for the CD changer unit.

• Is the 3A fuse good?

Yes

Go to F2.

No

INSTALL a new fuse. CHECK the system for proper operation.

F2: CHECK WIRING FROM AUDIO UNIT TO CD CHANGER UNIT

1Disconnect the CD Changer Unit - C465.

2Disconnect the C464 Audio Unit.

3Perform a CD changer unit wiring check. For more information, refer to CD changer unit wiring in this section..

• Is the wiring from the audio unit to the CD changer unit in good condition?

Yes

Go to F3.

No

REPAIR or INSTALL new CD changer wiring. CHECK system for proper operation.

F3: CHECK THE FUNCTIONING OF THE CD CHANGER UNIT

1Replace with a known good unit with a CD changer.

2Check the correct operation of the replacement CD changer unit.

• Do all functions of the CD changer unit work properly?

Yes

INSTALL a new CD changer unit. For more information, refer to Checking the Components in this section. CHECK that the system is operating correctly.

No

REMOVE the replacement CD changer. INSTALL the original CD changer. INSTALL the new audio unit. CHECK that the system is operating correctly.



PINPOINT TEST G: RADIO REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK.

STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

G1: CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE AUDIO UNIT WITHOUT USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

1Activate the audio unit using the remote control.

• Does the audio unit work properly without using the remote control?

Yes

Go to G2.

No

INSTALL a new audio unit. For more information, refer to the Audio Unit section in this section. CHECK that the system is operating correctly.

G2: CHECK 8-MD26 CIRCUIT FOR OPEN

1Disconnect Audio Unit C447.

2Disconnect the Radio Remote Control - C437.

2Disconnect the Radio Remote Control - C437.

3Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between pin 11 of C447 of the audio unit, circuit 8-MD26 (White/Black) harness side, and pin 1 of C437 of the radio remote control, circuit 8-MD26 (White/Black) harness side.

• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes

Go to G3.

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 8-MD26. CHECK for proper system operation.

G3: CHECK CIRCUIT 9-MD26 FOR OPEN

G3: CHECK CIRCUIT 9-MD26 FOR OPEN

1Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between pin 12 of C447 of the audio unit, circuit 9-MD26 (brown/yellow) harness side, and pin 2 of C437 of the radio remote control, circuit 9-MD26 (brown/yellow) harness side.

• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes

INSTALL the new radio remote control. CHECK the system for proper operation.

No

REPAIR circuit 9-MD26 (Brown/Yellow). CHECK system for proper operation.



Checking the elements


Wiring of the CD changer unit


NOTE: Refer to Electrical Schematics, Section 415-00, for diagrams and connection information.




1. Using a multimeter, check the wiring of the CD changer unit, using the following table to connect the meter wires and compare them to the expected values.

CD Changer Unit - C465

Audio Block - C464

Expected value.

Pin 1

Pin 1

Less than 5 Ohm

Pin 3

Pin 3

Less than 5 Ohm

Pin 5

Pin 5

Less than 5 Ohm

Pin 6

Pin 6

Less than 5 Ohm

Pin 7

Pin 7

Less than 5 Ohm

Pin 8

Pin 8

Less than 5 Ohm

Pin 9

Pin 9

Less than 5 Ohm

Pin 10

Pin 10

Less than 5 Ohm

Pin 11

Pin 11

Less than 5 Ohm

Pin 12

Pin 12

Less than 5 Ohm

CD Changer Unit - C465

Negative lead of the multimeter

Pin 1

"Weight"

More than 10,000 Ohm

Pin 3

"Weight"

More than 10,000 Ohm

Pin 5

"Weight"

More than 10,000 Ohm

Pin 6

"Weight"

More than 10,000 Ohm

Pin 7

"Weight"

More than 10,000 Ohm

Pin 8

"Weight"

More than 10,000 Ohm

Pin 9

"Weight"

More than 10,000 Ohm

Pin 10

"Weight"

More than 10,000 Ohm

Pin 11

"Weight"

More than 10,000 Ohm

Pin 12

"Weight"

More than 10,000 Ohm


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