PL AUDIO SYSTEM 8F - 1

AUDIO SYSTEM
CONTENTS

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GENERAL INFORMATION BENCH TEST FOR ANTENNA MALFUNCTION . . 3

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION ANTENNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INTERFERENCE ELIMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FRONT DOOR SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ANTENNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AUDIO DIAGNOSTIC TEST PROCEDURES . . . . . 1 REAR SHELF SPEAKER(S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

GENERAL INFORMATION DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

INTRODUCTION AUDIO DIAGNOSTIC TEST PROCEDURES

Operating instructions for the factory installed
audio systems can be found in the Owner’s Manual CAUTION: The CD player will only operate between
provided with the vehicle. approximate temperatures of -23°C and +65°C (-10°F
The vehicles are equipped with an Interior (Igni- and +145°F).
tion Off Draw) fuse in the Power Distribution Center
located in the engine compartment. After the Interior Whenever a radio malfunction occurs;
(IOD) fuse or battery has been disconnected the clock (1) First check FUSES:
will require resetting. (a) Power Distribution Center (PDC), Interior
lamp fuse, M1 - Radio Memory Feed
(b) Fuse Block:
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (I) Fuse 12, Illumination in the fuse block
(II) Fuse 16, Ignition feed in the fuse block
INTERFERENCE ELIMINATION
The radio utilizes a ground wire plugged on to a NOTE: The vehicles are shipped with the INTERIOR
blade terminal and is bolted to the radio chassis. LAMP fuse disconnected.
Both connector and terminal should be securely
attached. The engine has three separate ground (2) Verify, the radio wire harness are properly con-
straps to suppress ignition noise which may interfere nected before starting normal diagnosis and repair
with radio reception. procedures. Refer to Audio Diagnosis table and/or
• Left engine mount clip on strap Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams, Radio Section.
• Engine to shock tower reinforcement
• Rear strut to body, clip-on strap
Inductive type spark plug cables in the high ten-
sion circuit of the ignition system complete the inter-
ference suppression. Faulty or deteriorated spark
plug wires should be replaced.
In addition, there is a capacitor mounted on the
cylinder head which also helps suppress ignition
noise.
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AUDIO SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION

NO AUDIO. 1. FUSE FAULTY. 1. CHECK RADIO FUSES IN FUSEBLOCK MODULE. REPLACE
2. RADIO CONNECTOR FUSES, IF REQUIRED.
FAULTY. 2. CHECK FOR LOOSE OR CORRODED RADIO CONNECTOR.
3. WIRING FAULTY. REPAIR, IF REQUIRED.
4. GROUND FAULTY. 3. CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE AT RADIO CONNECTOR.
5. RADIO FAULTY. REPAIR WIRING, IF REQUIRED.
6. SPEAKERS FAULTY. 4. CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN RADIO CHASSIS AND
A KNOWN GOOD GROUND. THERE SHOULD BE
CONTINUITY. REPAIR GROUND, IF REQUIRED.
5. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE RADIO, IF REQUIRED.
6. SEE SPEAKER DIAGNOSIS, IN THIS GROUP.
NO DISPLAY. 1. FUSE FAULTY. 1. CHECK RADIO FUSES IN FUSEBLOCK MODULE. REPLACE
2. RADIO CONNECTOR FUSES, IF REQUIRED.
FAULTY. 2. CHECK FOR LOOSE OR CORRODED RADIO CONNECTOR.
3. WIRING FAULTY. REPAIR, IF REQUIRED.
4. GROUND FAULTY. 3. CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE AT RADIO CONNECTOR.
5. RADIO FAULTY. REPAIR WIRING, IF REQUIRED.
4. CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN RADIO CHASSIS AND
A KNOWN GOOD GROUND. THERE SHOULD BE
CONTINUITY. REPAIR GROUND, IF REQUIRED.
5. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE RADIO, IF REQUIRED.
NO MEMORY. 1. FUSE FAULTY. 1. CHECK IGNITION-OFF DRAW FUSE. REPLACE FUSE, IF
2. RADIO CONNECTOR REQUIRED.
FAULTY. 2. CHECK FOR LOOSE OR CORRODED RADIO CONNECTOR.
3. WIRING FAULTY. REPAIR, IF REQUIRED.
4. GROUND FAULTY. 3. CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE AT RADIO CONNECTOR.
5. RADIO FAULTY. REPAIR WIRING, IF REQUIRED.
4. CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN RADIO CHASSIS AND
A KNOWN GOOD GROUND. THERE SHOULD BE
CONTINUITY. REPAIR GROUND, IF REQUIRED.
5. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE RADIO, IF REQUIRED.
POOR RADIO 1. ANTENNA FAULTY. 1. SEE ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS, IN THIS GROUP. REPAIR OR
RECEPTION. 2. GROUND FAULTY. REPLACE ANTENNA, IF REQUIRED.
3. RADIO FAULTY. 2. CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN RADIO CHASSIS AND
A KNOWN GOOD GROUND. THERE SHOULD BE
CONTINUITY. REPAIR GROUND, IF REQUIRED..
3. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE RADIO, IF REQUIRED.
NO/POOR TAPE 1. FAULTY TAPE. 1. INSERT KNOWN GOOD TAPE AND TEST OPERATION.
OPERATION. 2. FOREIGN OBJECTS 2. REMOVE FOREIGN OBJECTS AND TEST OPERATION.
BEHIND TAPE DOOR. 3. CLEAN HEAD WITH MOPAR CASSETTE HEAD CLEANER.
3. DIRTY CASSETTE 4. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE RADIO, IF REQUIRED.
TAPE HEAD.
4. FAULTY TAPE DECK.
NO COMPACT 1. FAULTY CD. 1. INSERT KNOWN GOOD CD AND TEST OPERATION.
DISC 2. FOREIGN MATERIAL 2. CLEAN CD AND TEST OPERATION.
OPERATION ON CD. 3. ALLOW TEMPERATURE OF VEHICLE INTERIOR TO
3. CONDENSATION ON STABILIZE AND TEST OPERATION.
CD OR OPTICS. 4. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE RADIO, IF REQUIRED.
4. FAULTY CD PLAYER.
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ANTENNA
The antenna has a short cable which connects into
the instrument panel harness. The connection is
made on the right side of the instrument panel.
Antenna performance may be tested by substitut-
ing a known good antenna. It is also possible to
check short or open circuits with an ohmmeter or
continuity light once the antenna cable is discon-
nected from the radio as follows:
(1) Continuity should be present between the
antenna mast and radio end pin of antenna cable
plug (Fig. 1).
(2) No continuity should be observed or a very
high resistance of several megohms between the
ground shell of the connector and radio end pin.
(3) Continuity should be observed between the
ground shell of the connector and the mounting hard- Fig. 2 Antenna Bench Test Points
ware on the vehicle antenna. The wheel well splash REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
shield must be removed for access to the antenna
that is mounted on load beam. ANTENNA
REMOVAL
(1) Remove antenna mast by unscrewing mast
from antenna body (Fig. 3).
(2) Locate the antenna lead disconnect in the
instrument panel wire harness above the right kick
panel. Disconnect the antenna cable from cable lead.
(3) Unfasten push pins from the rear of the plastic
inner fender shield and move shield to gain access to
mounting screws (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove mounting screw and remove antenna
base and cable assembly from under the fender.

Fig. 1 Antenna Test Points INSTALLATION

(1) Align antenna adapter tongue with grove in
BENCH TEST FOR ANTENNA MALFUNCTION the fender hole and push adapter into fender.
It is also possible to check short or open circuits (2) From under the fender, push the antenna base
with an ohmmeter or continuity light once the and cable assembly through the adapter in the
antenna has been removed from the vehicle. fender. Tighten mounting screw to 7 N·m (75 in. lbs.).
(1) Continuity should be present between the tip of (3) Seat the grommet in the side panel and con-
the mast and radio lead in (Fig. 2). nect the cable to the instrument panel harness con-
(2) No continuity should be observed or a very nector.
high resistance of several megohms between the (4) Install the plastic inner fender shield.
ground shell of the connector and radio end pin. (5) Connect the antenna cable to the cable lead.
(3) Continuity should be observed between the
ground shell of the connector and the mounting
bracket. Wiggle cable over its entire length to
reveal intermittent short or open circuits dur-
ing step 1, 2 and 3.

Fig. 3 Antenna Mast Removal

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INSTALLATION
For installation reverse the above procedures.

Fig. 6 Radio Assembly

INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove instrument panel top cover and cluster
bezel (Fig. 7). Refer to Group 8E, Instrument Panel
and Systems, for removal procedures.
(2) Remove speaker retaining screws.
(3) Remove speaker and disconnect wire connector.
Fig. 4 Antenna Mounting
RADIO INSTALLATION
For installation reverse the above procedures.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove center module bezel (Fig. 5).
(2) Remove two mounting screws on the radio and
pull out of instrument panel (Fig. 6).
(3) Disconnect wiring and antenna cable and
remove ground wire from radio.

Fig. 7 Instrument Panel Speakers

FRONT DOOR SPEAKER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel, refer to Group 23,
Body.
(2) Remove three speaker retaining screws (Fig. 8).
(3) Remove speaker assembly and disconnect wire
connector.

INSTALLATION
For installation reverse the above procedures.

Fig. 5 Center Module Bezel

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(5) Remove speaker and disconnect wire connector.

INSTALLATION
For installation reverse the above procedures. Posi-
tion speakers so that the wire connectors are point-
ing to the drivers side of car. Tighten the seat belt
anchor bolts to the proper torque refer to Group 23,
Body.

Fig. 8 Front Door Speaker

REAR SHELF SPEAKER(S)
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear seat and seat back, refer to Group
23, Body for seat removal procedures. Remove seat
cushion, seat back and seat belt anchor bolts.
(2) Pry out the seat belt trim bezel along the rear-
ward edge. Fig. 9 Rear Shelf Speakers
(3) Partially remove the shelf trim panel slipping
it down to the seat back position.
(4) Remove four speaker retaining screws (Fig. 9).