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Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate speaker.
  2. Radio ON, test for 5.0-7.5 V between the appropriate audio signal circuit terminals listed below and ground.
    • Door speaker terminal A
    • Door speaker terminal B
    • Tweeter speaker terminal 1
    • Tweeter speaker terminal 2
    • If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
  3. Insert the EL-50334-6 Audio Test CD from the EL-50334-50   EL-50334-50  USB Cable and Adapter Kit.
  4. Mute OFF, play track number three (50 Hz bass test tone) from the test CD. Test for 49-51 Hz AC between the appropriate audio signal circuit terminals listed below and ground.
    • Door speaker terminal A
    • Door speaker terminal B
    • Tweeter speaker terminal 1
    • Tweeter speaker terminal 2
    • If not the specified value, replace the A11 radio.
  5. If all circuits test normal, replace the appropriate speaker.