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Pinpoint Test 10: Radio Interference

PINPOINT TEST 10 - RADIO INTERFERENCE

PINPOINT TEST 10 RADIO INTERFERENCE
STEP  INSPECTION  ACTION 
1 VERIFY THERE IS RADIO INTERFERENCE
  • Start the engine.
  • Tune the radio to a station where the interference is present.
  • Key OFF.
  • Disconnect the generator connector A-168.
  • Start the engine.
  • Is the interference present with the generator disconnected? 
Yes Diagnose and repair audio system as necessary.
No Go to step 2.
2 SUBSTITUTE A KNOWN GOOD GENERATOR
  • Key OFF.
  • Install a known good generator.
  • Start the engine.
  • Is there radio interference present with a known good generator? 
Yes Install the original generator.
See GENERATOR in GENERATORS & REGULATORS article in Electrical

Diagnose and repair entertainment system as necessary.

No ACTION Replace the generator.
See GENERATOR in GENERATORS & REGULATORS article in Electrical .
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Test the system for normal operation.