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Circuit/System Testing

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  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF and turn ON the radio. Adjust the fade and balance controls to mid range and Insert the CD from the J 39916-A  to identify the suspect speaker. See Special Tools .
  2. Test for a short to B+ or short to ground on the suspected speaker circuits between the amplifier and the suspect speaker.
    • If all circuits test normal, replace suspect speaker if distortion is found.