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Circuit/System Testing

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    NOTE:

    To prevent misdiagnosis, the door chime must be OFF during testing. Ensure the driver door latch is closed during testing.

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the T3 Amplifier. Ignition ON, A11 Radio ON, mute ON.
  2. Test for 7.5-8.5 V between the control circuit terminal 11 and ground.
    • If greater than 8.5 V 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the A11 Radio. Ignition ON.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • If less than 1 V, replace the A11 Radio.
    • If less than 7.5 V 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the A11 Radio.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance
    3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the A11 Radio.
    • If between 7.5-8.5 V 
  3. A11 Radio ON, mute OFF.
  4. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit terminal 11 and ground.
    • If 1 V or greater 

      Replace the A11 Radio.

    • If less than 1 V 
  5. Test or replace the T3 Amplifier.
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