2000 DODGE NEON manual radio set

AUDIO SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION..........................1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTERFERENCE ELIMINATION...............1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
AUDIO DIAGNOSTIC TEST PROCEDURES......1
TESTING................................1
BENCH TEST FOR ANTENNA MALFUNCTION...7REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CD CHANGER............................7
FRONT DOOR SPEAKER....................8
INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER(S)...........8
MAST and ANTENNA ASSEMBLY.............8
RADIO..................................9
REAR SHELF SPEAKER(S).................10
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Operating instructions for the factory installed
audio systems can be found in the Owner's Manual
provided with the vehicle.
The vehicles are equipped with an Interior (Igni-
tion Off Draw) fuse in the Power Distribution Center
located in the engine compartment. After the Interior
(IOD) fuse or battery has been disconnected the clock
will require resetting. The radio station presets have
a nonvolatile memory and will retain the preset sta-
tions after a battery disconnect.
The available radio options are:
²AM/FM Stereo Cassette w/Clock
²AM/FM/CD
²AM/FM Cassette w/CD Changer Controls and
Display
²CD/4 Disc Changer - In-Dash (used w/Radio CD
Changer Controls)
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTERFERENCE ELIMINATION
The radio utilizes a ground wire plugged on to a
blade terminal and is bolted to the radio chassis.
Both connector and terminal should be securely
attached. The engine has two separate ground straps
to suppress ignition noise which may interfere with
radio reception.
²Left engine mount clip on strap
²Engine to shock tower reinforcement
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.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
AUDIO DIAGNOSTIC TEST PROCEDURES
CAUTION: The CD player will only operate between
approximate temperatures of -23ÉC and +65ÉC (-10ÉF
and +145ÉF).
Whenever a radio malfunction occurs;
(1) First check FUSES:
(a) Power Distribution Center (PDC), Interior
lamp fuse, M1 - Radio Memory Feed
(b) Fuse Block:
(I) Fuse 12, Illumination in the fuse block
(II) Fuse 16, Ignition feed in the fuse block
NOTE: The vehicles are shipped with the INTERIOR
LAMP fuse disconnected.
(2) Verify, the radio wire harness are properly con-
nected before starting normal diagnosis and repair
procedures. Refer to Audio Diagnostic Charts and/or
Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams, Radio Section.
TESTING
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.
PLAUDIO SYSTEM 8F - 1

NOTE: The dealer must remove the module from
ªShip Modeº and place the RKE Module into either
the ªDealer Lotº storage or ªCustomer Usageº
modes of operation after receiving the vehicle from
the assembly plant. Refer to Group 8Q-Vehicle
Theft/Security Systems, Switching Operating
Modes/Configuring a New Module under Service
Procedures.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
The system allows locking and unlock of vehicle
door(s) and deck lid by remote control using a hand
held radio frequency (RF) transmitter. The vehicle
speed must be less than five miles per hour before
the deck lid can be unlatched with the transmitter.
The receiver may receive signals from four transmit-
ters. Each transmitter has its own code and the code
has been stored in memory. If the transmitter is
replaced or other transmitters are added, the code for
each unit must be learned.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER
The transmitter has four buttons for operation
(Fig. 1). They are LOCK, UNLOCK, DECK LID
RELEASE, and PANIC.
²The UNLOCK button will unlock the driver door
and enable illuminated entry. Pushing and releasing
the button once will unlock the driver door. Pushing
and releasing the button two times within a five sec-
ond period will unlock all doors (double unlock acti-
vation enabled).
²Upon pressing the LOCK button, the horn will
sound a short chirp (if enabled) and flash the park
lamps to notify that the all door lock signal was
received and acted upon. Illuminated entry is can-
celled and the interior lamps are faded to off.
²Pushing and releasing the DECK LID
RELEASE button twice within a five second period
will actuate the decklid release solenoid, causing the
deck lid to be slightly ajar. If so desired, the decklid
may be set to release after one button push by the
dealer. For procedures on programming with the
DRB IIItscan tool, refer to the proper Body Diagnos-
tic Procedures Manual.
²Pushing the PANIC button will cause the panic
alarm to sound for three minutes, until the panic
button is pressed a second time, or until the vehicle
reaches a speed of 15 mph.
HORN CHIRP TOGGLE
Once the transmitters have been programmed, the
horn chirp can be enabled/disabled by sending the
horn chirp toggle operation code to the RKE Module.
This can be done using a DRB IIItscan tool or by
the customer. The horn chirp will enter the oppositestate of its current programmed state by receiving
this operation code. The RKE module is responsible
for keeping track of the horn chirp status.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE
For procedures on diagnosing and testing the RKE
Module's RKE functions, refer to the proper Body
Diagnostic Procedures Manual.
DECKLID RELEASE SOLENOID
(1) Confirm operation of RKE transmitter(s) by
actuating Lock and Unlock functions.
(2) Confirm lead is connected to deck lid release
solenoid.
(3) Unplug lead, and use an ohmmeter to verify
continuity of connection between pin 2 of the harness
connector and ground. Refer to Group 8W-Wiring
Diagrams for Connector Pin-Outs.
(4) Connect test light to pin 1 of the harness con-
nector and actuate decklid release button on trans-
mitter. Refer to Group 8W-Wiring Diagrams for
Connector Pin-Outs.
(5) If test light comes on, the wiring circuit
between the RKE module and the solenoid is func-
tional, and the decklid solenoid should be replaced.
(6) If test light does not come on, refer to the
proper Body Diagnostic Procedures Manual for fur-
ther troubleshooting information.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
HORN CHIRP TOGGLE
The toggling of the horn chirp (between enabled
and disabled) can be performed with the use of the
DRB IIItscan tool or by the customer.
DRB lllTPROGRAMMING
When using the DRB IIItscan tool, select:
(1) ªTheft Alarmº
(2) ªVTSSº
(3) ªMiscellaneousº
and then the desired function.
CUSTOMER PROGRAMMING
Using a transmitter programmed to the RKE Mod-
ule, the status of the horn chirp may be toggled by
the customer.
NOTE: The RKE Module is responsible for keeping
track of the horn chirp status; thus this procedure
does not need to be repeated for each transmitter
programmed to the system.
PLPOWER LOCK SYSTEMS 8P - 5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

(25) Turn the key to OFF and remove the scan tool
from the vehicle.
(26) Test the operation of the horn, wipers and any
other functions that are steering column operated. If
applicable, reset the radio and the clock.
(27) If the steering column is a tilt column, verify
the tilt mechanism operates properly.
(28) Road test the vehicle to ensure proper opera-
tion of the steering system and the speed control sys-
tem.
STEERING COLUMN LOWER COUPLING
NOTE: Before proceeding with this removal and
installation procedure, review SERVICE WARNINGS
AND CAUTIONS at the beginning of REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION in this section and in STEERING
GEAR.
REMOVAL
(1) Place the steering wheel in the STRAIGHT-
AHEAD position. Using a steering wheel holder, lock
the steering wheel in place to keep it from rotating
(Fig. 21). This keeps the clockspring in the proper
orientation.
(2) Inside the passenger compartment, remove the
steering column coupling retainer pin, back off the
pinch bolt nut, and remove the steering column cou-
pling pinch bolt (Fig. 22) (the pinch bolt nut is caged
to the coupling and is not removable). Separate the
upper and lower steering column couplings.
(3) Raise the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING in the
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE group in this
service manual for the correct lifting procedure.(4) Release the locking tab on the wiring harness
connector for the power steering fluid pressure
switch before connector removal. Remove the wiring
harness connector from the power steering fluid pres-
sure switch (Fig. 23).
(5) Remove the bolt mounting the engine torque
strut to the right forward corner of the front suspen-
sion crossmember (Fig. 24).
Fig. 21 Steering Wheel Holder
1 ± STEERING WHEEL
2 ± STEERING WHEEL HOLDER
3 ± DRIVERS SEAT
Fig. 22 Steering Column Couplings
1 ± STEERING COLUMN UPPER COUPLING
2 ± PINCH BOLT
3 ± STEERING COLUMN LOWER COUPLING
4 ± BRAKE PEDAL
5 ± NUT
6 ± RETAINER PIN
Fig. 23 Power Steering Fluid Pressure Switch
1 ± WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR
2 ± POWER STEERING GEAR
3 ± POWER STEERING FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH
4 ± REAR OF FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
19 - 38 STEERINGPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)