Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Center the balance and fade adjustment on the radio.
- If adjustment of the fade and balance eliminates the concern, review the operation of the radio with the customer.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the amplifier harness connector containing the suspect low level audio circuits.
- Ignition ON, operate the radio and increase the radio volume.
- At the suspect amplifier harness connector, verify AC voltage is present between the suspect low level audio signal (+) and suspect low level audio signal (-) circuits.
- If AC voltage is not present, repair open circuit or replace the radio.
- Reconnect the amplifier harness connector.
- Disconnect the suspect speaker harness connector.
- Verify AC voltage is present between the suspect speaker output (+) and speaker output (-) circuits.
- If AC voltage is not present, repair open speaker output circuit or replace the suspect speaker.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the amplifier.