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Speaker Malfunction

Speaker Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions


Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.


Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit Short to Ground Open/High Resistance Short to Voltage Signal Performance
Amplifier B+

-

1

-

-

Left Front Low Level Audio Control

B1025 02,

B1025 04,

B1025 01,

-

Right Front Low Level Audio Control

B1035 02,

B1035 04,

B1035 01,

-

Left Rear Low Level Audio Control

B1045 02,

B1045 04,

B1045 01,

-

Right Rear Low Level Audio Control

B1055 02

B1055 04

B1055 01,

-

Subwoofer Low Level Audio Control

2

2

2

-

Center Low Level Audio Control

3

3

3

-

Amplifier Ground

-

1

-

-

1. Amplifier inoperative/no sound from subwoofers.

2. No or reduced sound from subwoofer.

3. No sound from center speaker.



Circuit/System Description

Each of the audio output channel circuits (+) and (-), at the radio and audio amplifier have a DC bias voltage that is one half of the battery voltage. When using DMM, each audio channel circuit will measure approx. 6.5 V DC. The sound generated by the system is produced by a varying alternating current (AC) which is centered around the DC current bias on the same circuit. The AC voltage is what causes the speaker cone to move and produce sound. This voltage will vary depending on what type of audio is being listened to, talk or music, and type of music, as well as the volume setting of the system. Low volume and talk settings will measure around 1 V AC and less, where constant music may measure 3 V AC and slightly higher. The amplifier can not set DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids


Improper speaker mounting or loose trim may cause an audible buzz or distortion. Inspect the appropriate speaker and the surrounding interior trim for proper and secure mounting. If the speaker or surrounding interior trim is found to be loose or improperly secured, correctly secure the item.

When equipped with an amplifier, it is possible for some individual circuit faults to affect more than one speakers operation. Perform diagnostic tests in the sequence listed to avoid misdiagnosis.

The amplifier control circuit has less than 1 V when the mute function is OFF, and will have 4-6 V DC when at full mute.


Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Radio/Navigation System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Radio/Audio System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference


Circuit Testing

Connector Repairs

Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Wiring Repairs


Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Radio ON, Mute OFF, verify clear audio is heard from each audio speaker.

Circuit/System Testing

Note

If equipped with surround sound, the surround sound should be turned OFF for proper voltage values when performing speaker testing.



Amplifier Circuit Malfunction - UQA

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the T3 Audio Amplifier.

2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 4 and ground.

3. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

4. Ignition ON, test for B+ between the B+ circuit terminal 8 and ground.

5. If less than specified value, test the circuit for a short to ground, or an open/high resistance.

6. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the T3 Audio Amplifier.

7. Radio ON, test for B+ between the signal circuit terminal 13 and ground.

8. If less than the specified value, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the A11 Radio.

9. Radio ON, test for less than 1 V between the amplifier control circuit terminal 6 and ground.

10. If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the A11 Radio.

11. If all circuits test normal, replace the T3 Audio Amplifier.



Amplifier Circuit Malfunction - UQS

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the T3 Audio Amplifier.

2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 8 and ground.

3. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

4. Ignition ON, test for B+ between the B+ circuit terminal 4 and ground.

5. If less than specified value, test the circuit for a short to ground, or an open/high resistance.

6. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the T3 Audio Amplifier.

7. Radio ON, test for B+ between the signal circuit terminal 13 and ground.

8. If less than the specified value, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the A11 Radio.

9. Radio muted, test for 6-8 V between the amplifier control circuit terminal 6 and ground.

10. If less than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the A11 Radio.

11. If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the A11 Radio.

12. If all circuits test normal, replace the T3 Audio Amplifier.



Speaker Malfunction Radio Output Testing - UQA

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the T3 Audio Amplifier.

2. Radio ON, test for 4-8 V between the signal circuit terminal listed below and ground.

Left front low level audio control (+) terminal 9 X3

Left front low level audio control (-) terminal 1 X3

Right front low level audio control (+) terminal 10 X3

Right front low level audio control (-) terminal 2 X3

Left rear low level audio control (+) terminal 11 X3

Left rear low level audio control (-)- terminal 3 X3

Right rear low level audio control (+) terminal 12 X3

Right rear low level audio control (-) terminal 4 X3

3. 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 A11 Radio.

4. If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the A11 Radio.

5. If all circuits test normal, replace the T3 Audio Amplifier.



Speaker Malfunction Radio Output Testing - UQS

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the T3 Audio Amplifier.

2. Radio ON, test for 1-8 V between the signal circuit terminal listed below and ground.

Left front low level audio control (+) terminal 9 X3

Left front low level audio control (-) terminal 1 X3

Right front low level audio control (+) terminal 10 X3

Right front low level audio control (-) terminal 2 X3

Left rear low level audio control (+) terminal 11 X3

Left rear low level audio control (-)- terminal 3 X3

Right rear low level audio control (+) terminal 12 X3

Right rear low level audio control (-) terminal 4 X3

Center low level audio control (+) terminal 7 X3

Center low level audio control (-) terminal 15 X3

Subwoofer low level audio control (+) terminal 8 X3

Subwoofer low level audio control (-) terminal 16 X3

3. 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 A11 Radio.

4. If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the A11 Radio.

5. If all circuits test normal, replace the T3 Audio Amplifier.



Speaker Malfunction Amplifier Output Testing - UQA

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 and X2 connectors at the T3 Audio Amplifier.

2. Radio ON, test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal listed below and ground:

Left front speaker output (+) terminal 10 X2

Left front speaker output (-) terminal 2 X2

Right front speaker output (+) terminal 11 X2

Right front speaker output (-) terminal 3 X2

Left rear speaker output (+) terminal 12 X2

Left rear speaker output (-) terminal 4 X2

Right rear speaker output (+) terminal 13 X2

Right rear speaker output (-)- terminal 5 X2

Front center speaker output (+) terminal 14 X2

Front center speaker output (-) terminal 6 X2

Rear subwoofer speaker output (+) terminal 6 X1

Rear subwoofer speaker output (-) terminal 2 X1

Rear subwoofer speaker output (+) terminal 7 X1

Rear subwoofer speaker output (-) terminal 3 X1

3. If greater than the specified range, test both circuits of the affected speaker for a short to voltage.

4. Radio ON, test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal listed below and ground:

Left front speaker output (+) terminal 10 X2

Left front speaker output (-) terminal 2 X2

Right front speaker output (+) terminal 11 X2

Right front speaker output (-) terminal 3 X2

Left rear speaker output (+) terminal 12 X2

Left rear speaker output (-) terminal 4 X2

Right rear speaker output (+) terminal 13 X2

Right rear speaker output (-)- terminal 5 X2

Front center speaker output (+) terminal 14 X2

Front center speaker output (-) terminal 6 X2

Rear subwoofer speaker output (+) terminal 6 X1

Rear subwoofer speaker output (-) terminal 2 X1

Rear subwoofer speaker output (+) terminal 7 X1

Rear subwoofer speaker output (-) terminal 3 X1

5. If less than the specified value, test both circuits of the affected speaker for a short to ground.

6. If all circuits test normal, reconnect all harness connectors at the T3 Audio Amplifier.

7. Ignition ON, radio ON, disconnect the speaker.

8. Test for 4-8 V between the signal circuit terminals and ground.

9. If less than the specified range, test the circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the T3 Audio Amplifier.

10. If greater than the specified range, test the circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the T3 Audio Amplifier.

11. If the circuit tests normal, replace the speaker.



Speaker Malfunction Amplifier Output Testing - UQS

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 and X2 connectors at the T3 Audio Amplifier.

2. Radio ON, test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal listed below and ground:

Left front speaker output (+) terminal 10 X2

Left front speaker output (-) terminal 2 X2

Right front speaker output (+) terminal 11 X2

Right front speaker output (-) terminal 3 X2

Left rear speaker output (+) terminal 4 X2

Left rear speaker output (-) terminal 12 X2

Right rear speaker output (+) terminal 5 X2

Right rear speaker output (-) terminal 13 X2

Front center speaker output (+) terminal 14 X2

Front center speaker output (-) terminal 6 X2

Rear subwoofer speaker output (+) terminal 3 X1

Rear subwoofer speaker output (-) terminal 7 X1

Rear subwoofer speaker output (+) terminal 2 X1

Rear subwoofer speaker output (-) terminal 6 X1

Left surround speaker output (+) terminal 15 X2

Right surround speaker output (-) terminal 7 X2

3. If greater than the specified range, test both circuits of the affected speaker for a short to voltage.

4. Radio ON, test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal listed below and ground:

Left front speaker output (+) terminal 10 X2

Left front speaker output (-) terminal 2 X2

Right front speaker output (+) terminal 11 X2

Right front speaker output (-) terminal 3 X2

Left rear speaker output (+) terminal 4 X2

Left rear speaker output (-) terminal 12 X2

Right rear speaker output (+) terminal 5 X2

Right rear speaker output (-) terminal 13 X2

Front center speaker output (+) terminal 14 X2

Front center speaker output (-) terminal 6 X2

Rear subwoofer speaker output (+) terminal 3 X1

Rear subwoofer speaker output (-) terminal 7 X1

Rear subwoofer speaker output (+) terminal 2 X1

Rear subwoofer speaker output (-) terminal 6 X1

Left surround speaker output (+) terminal 15 X2

Right surround speaker output (-) terminal 7 X2

5. If less than the specified value, test both circuits of the affected speaker for a short to ground.

6. If all circuits test normal, reconnect all harness connectors at the T3 Audio Amplifier.

7. Ignition OFF, disconnect the speaker.

8. Radio ON, test for 4-8 V between the signal circuit terminals and ground.

9. If less than the specified range, test the circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the T3 Audio Amplifier.

10. If greater than the specified range, test the circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the T3 Audio Amplifier.

11. If the circuit tests normal, replace the speaker.


Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.


Speaker Replacement Reference

Control Module References for amplifier or radio replacement


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