2001 DODGE RAM wheel

commercial radio stations in both the Amplitude
Modulating (AM) and Frequency Modulating (FM)
frequency ranges. These electromagnetic radio fre-
quency signals induce small electrical modulations
into the antenna as they move past the mast. The
antenna body transfers the weak electromagnetic
radio waves induced into the rigid antenna mast into
the center conductor of the flexible primary antenna
coaxial cable. The braided outer shield of the
antenna coaxial cable is grounded through both the
antenna body and the radio chassis, effectively
shielding the radio waves as they are conducted to
the radio. The radio then tunes and amplifies the
weak radio signals into stronger electrical signals in
order to operate the audio system speakers.
The antenna body includes an integral flange that
mates with and grounds the antenna body to the
underside of the fender panel sheet metal. Above the
fender panel, the antenna body has a short nipple
that is externally threaded to accept the antenna cap
nut. Inside the nipple is a plastic insulator tube, and
inside this insulator is an internally threaded metal
receptacle that accepts the adapter stud on the bot-
tom of the antenna mast. The antenna adapter
serves as an above fender interface to mount and
secure the antenna body to the vehicle. The antenna
adapter is a black molded plastic component that
provides a functional transition between the top of
the fender and the antenna cap nut, while concealing
the edges of the antenna mounting hole and protect-
ing the painted finish of the fender from marring as
the antenna cap nut is tightened. The adapter is
installed over and shrouds the threaded nipple of the
antenna body, which is installed from under and pro-
trudes through the top of the mounting hole in the
fender. The antenna cap nut is installed on top of the
antenna adapter and tightened onto the external
threads of the antenna body nipple to effectively
secure and ground the antenna body to the fender.
Three notches on the outer circumference of the cap
nut are engaged by matching projections of an
antenna nut wrench (Special Tool C-4816) to facili-
tate the removal and installation of this special fas-
tener. Proper tightening of the antenna cap nut is
critical to ensuring proper grounding of the antenna
body to the fender sheet metal, which is necessary
for clear radio signal reception.
A short length of coaxial cable serves as the pri-
mary antenna cable. The center conductor of the
cable is connected to the antenna mast receptacle.
The outer wire mesh of the cable is connected to and
grounded through the antenna body. One end of the
primary antenna cable is securely crimped to the
lower end of the antenna body, while the opposite
end features a simple push/pull-type male coaxial
cable connector that serves as the in-line connector tothe instrument panel (secondary) antenna coaxial
cable. The primary coaxial cable includes a grommet
that seals the cable to an entry hole in the right cowl
side outer panel where the cable passes into the pas-
senger compartment of the vehicle. The secondary
antenna cable has a push/pull-type male coaxial
cable connector on the radio end, and a push/pull-
type female coaxial cable connector on the opposite
end, which serves as the in-line connector to the pri-
mary antenna cable. In the passenger compartment
the primary cable is routed to the lower right side of
the instrument panel, where it is connected to the
secondary instrument panel antenna cable. The
instrument panel antenna cable is routed near the
instrument panel wire harness through the instru-
ment panel to the radio and is secured to the instru-
ment panel structural support with small metal
push-on retainers. This two-piece antenna cable
arrangement allows the instrument panel or the
antenna body and cable to be removed or installed
without disturbing the radio.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ANTENNA
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
The following four tests are used to diagnose the
antenna with an ohmmeter:
²Test 1- Mast to ground test
²Test 2- Tip-of-mast to tip-of-conductor test
²Test 3- Body ground to battery ground test
²Test 4- Body ground to coaxial shield test.
The ohmmeter test lead connections for each test
are shown in Antenna Tests (Fig. 1).
NOTE: This model has a two-piece antenna coaxial
cable. Tests 2 and 4 must be conducted in two
steps to isolate a coaxial cable problem; from the
coaxial cable connection under the right end of the
instrument panel near the right cowl side inner
panel to the antenna base, and then from the coax-
ial cable connection to the radio receiver chassis
connection.
BR/BEAUDIO 8A - 5
ANTENNA BODY & CABLE (Continued)

(7) Remove the radio receiver from the instrument
panel. Refer to Audio, Radio for the procedures.
(8) Pull the antenna cable out through the radio
receiver opening in the instrument panel.
(9) Untie the cord or twine from the instrument
panel antenna cable connector, leaving the cord or
twine in place of the cable in the instrument panel.
(10) Remove the antenna cable from the instru-
ment panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Tie the end of the cord or twine that was used
during instrument panel antenna cable removal
securely to the connector on the end of the antenna
cable being installed into the instrument panel. This
cord will be used to pull or ªfishº the cable back into
position.
(2) Using the cord or twine, pull the antenna cable
through the radio receiver opening from under the
instrument panel.
(3) Install the radio receiver onto the instrument
panel. Refer to Audio, Radio for the procedures.
(4) Reach through the glove box opening to engage
the antenna cable with the retainer clips on the back
of the instrument panel.
(5) Install the glove box onto the instrument panel.
Refer to Body, Instrument Panel for the procedures.
(6) Untie the cord or twine from the instrument
panel antenna cable connector.
(7) Reach under the passenger side of the instru-
ment panel near the right cowl side inner panel to
reconnect the two halves of the radio antenna coaxial
cable connector. Wrap the connection with a piece of
foam tape.
(8) Engage the coaxial cable connector with the
retainer clip located on the bottom of the heater-A/C
housing.
(9) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
RADIO
DESCRIPTION
Available factory-installed radio receivers for this
model include an AM/FM/cassette (RAS sales code),
an AM/FM/cassette/5-band graphic equalizer with CD
changer control feature (RBN sales code), an AM/FM/
CD/3-band graphic equalizer (RBR sales code), or an
AM/FM/CD/cassette/3-band graphic equalizer (RAZ
sales code). The factory-installed RAZ sales code
radio receivers can also communicate on the Chrysler
Collision Detection (CCD) data bus network through
a separate two-way wire harness connector. All facto-
ry-installed receivers are stereo Electronically Tuned
Radios (ETR) and include an electronic digital clock
function.These radio receivers can only be serviced by an
authorized radio repair station. See the latest War-
ranty Policies and Procedures manual for a current
listing of authorized radio repair stations.
All vehicles are equipped with an Ignition-Off
Draw (IOD) fuse that is removed when the vehicle is
shipped from the factory. This fuse feeds various
accessories that require battery current when the
ignition switch is in the Off position, including the
clock. The IOD fuse is removed to prevent battery
discharge during vehicle storage.
When removing or installing the IOD fuse, it is
important that the ignition switch be in the Off posi-
tion. Failure to place the ignition switch in the Off
position can cause the radio display to become scram-
bled when the IOD fuse is removed and replaced.
Removing and replacing the IOD fuse again, with the
ignition switch in the Off position, will correct the
scrambled display condition.
The IOD fuse should be checked if the radio or
clock displays are inoperative. The IOD fuse is
located in the junction block. Refer to the fuse layout
label on the back of the instrument panel fuse access
panel for IOD fuse identification and location.
OPERATION
The radio receiver operates on fused battery cur-
rent that is available only when the ignition switch is
in the On or Accessory positions. The electronic digi-
tal clock function of the radio operates on fused bat-
tery current supplied through the IOD fuse,
regardless of the ignition switch position.
For more information on the features, setting pro-
cedures, and control functions for each of the avail-
able factory-installed radio receivers, see the owner's
manual in the vehicle glove box. For complete circuit
diagrams, refer to the appropriate wiring informa-
tion. The wiring information includes wiring dia-
grams, proper wire and connector repair procedures,
details of wire harness routing and retention, connec-
tor pin-out information and location views for the
various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - RADIO
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional remote
radio switches located on the steering wheel and the
problem being diagnosed is related to one of the
symptoms listed below, be certain to check the
remote radio switches and circuits. Refer to Audio,
Remote Radio Switch prior to attempting radio diag-
nosis or repair.
²Stations changing with no remote radio switch
input
8A - 10 AUDIOBR/BE
INSTRUMENT PANEL ANTENNA CABLE (Continued)

²Radio memory presets not working properly
²Volume changes with no remote radio switch
input
²Remote radio switch buttons taking on other
functions
²CD player skipping tracks
²Remote radio switch inoperative.
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appro-
priate wiring information. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector
repair procedures, details of wire harness routing
and retention, connector pin-out information and
location views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: The speaker output of the radio receiver
is a ªfloating groundº system. Do not allow any
speaker lead to short to ground, as damage to the
radio receiver may result.
(1) Check the fused B(+) fuse in the junction block.
If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the shorted cir-
cuit or component as required and replace the faulty
fuse.
(2) Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse
in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK,
repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the Power Dis-
tribution Center (PDC) as required.
(3) Check the fused ignition switch output (acc/
run) fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 4. If
not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component as
required and replace the faulty fuse(s).
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (acc/run) fuse in the junction block. If OK, go
to Step 5. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition
switch output (acc/run) circuit to the ignition switch
as required.
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the radio receiver from the instrument
panel, but do not disconnect the wire harness connec-
tors. Check for continuity between the radio receiver
chassis and a good ground. There should be continu-
ity. If OK, go to Step 6. If not OK, repair the open
ground circuit to ground as required.(6) Connect the battery negative cable. Turn the
ignition switch to the On position. Check for battery
voltage at the fused ignition switch output (acc/run)
circuit cavity of the left (gray) radio wire harness
connector. If OK, go to Step 7. If not OK, repair the
open fused ignition switch output (acc/run) circuit to
the junction block fuse as required.
(7) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit
cavity of the left (gray) radio wire harness connector.
If OK, replace the faulty radio receiver. If not OK,
repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the junction
block fuse as required.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument
panel.
(3) Remove the two screws that secure the radio
receiver to the instrument panel (Fig. 8).
(4) Pull the radio receiver out from the instrument
panel far enough to access the instrument panel wire
harness connectors and the antenna coaxial cable
connector (Fig. 9).
Fig. 8 Radio Receiver Remove/Install
1 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTORS
2 - ANTENNA COAXIAL CABLE
3 - RADIO
4 - SCREW
5 - GROUND WIRE
6 - SCREW
BR/BEAUDIO 8A - 11
RADIO (Continued)

(5) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connectors and the antenna coaxial cable connector
from the receptacles on the rear of the radio receiver.
(6) If so equipped, remove the screw that secures
the ground wire to the back of the radio receiver
chassis.
(7) Remove the radio receiver from the instrument
panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the radio receiver to the instrument
panel.
(2) If so equipped, install and tighten the screw
that secures the ground wire to the back of the radio
receiver chassis. Tighten the screw to 7 N´m (65 in.
lbs.).
(3) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connectors and the antenna coaxial cable connector
to the receptacles on the rear of the radio receiver.
(4) Position the radio receiver into the mounting
hole in the instrument panel.
(5) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the radio receiver to the instrument panel. Tighten
the screws to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).
(6) Install the cluster bezel onto the instrument
panel.
(7) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
RADIO NOISE SUPPRESSION
COMPONENTS
DESCRIPTION
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and Electro-
Magnetic Interference (EMI) noise suppression is
accomplished primarily through circuitry internal to
the radio receivers. These internal suppression
devices are only serviced as part of the radio receiver.
External suppression devices that are used on this
vehicle to control RFI or EMI noise include the fol-
lowing:
²Radio antenna base ground
²Radio receiver chassis ground wire or strap
²Engine-to-body ground straps
²Cab-to-bed ground strap
²Heater core ground strap
²Resistor-type spark plugs
²Radio suppression-type secondary ignition wir-
ing.
For more information on the spark plugs and sec-
ondary ignition components, refer to Electrical, Igni-
tion Control.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - RADIO NOISE
SUPPRESSION COMPONENTS
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appro-
priate wiring information. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector
repair procedures, details of wire harness routing
and retention, connector pin-out information and
location views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds. Inspect the ground paths
and connections at the following locations:
²Blower motor
²Cab-to-bed ground strap
²Electric fuel pump
²Engine-to-body ground straps
²Generator
²Ignition module
²Heater core ground strap
²Radio antenna base ground
²Radio receiver chassis ground wire or strap
Fig. 9 Radio Receiver Connections - Typical
1 - ANTENNA CABLE
2 - RADIO
3 - INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING
4 - GROUND WIRE
8A - 12 AUDIOBR/BE
RADIO (Continued)

(6) Remove the heater core ground strap from the
top of the heater-A/C housing.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the heater core ground strap and the
heater core tube retaining strap to the top of the
heater-A/C housing.
(2) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
heater core ground strap eyelet and the heater core
tube retaining strap to the top of the heater-A/C
housing. Tighten the screw to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(3) Position the heater core ground strap eyelet
over the stud on the dash panel.
(4) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
heater core ground strap eyelet to the stud on the
dash panel. Tighten the nut to 3.9 N´m (35 in. lbs.).
(5) Install the glove box onto the instrument panel.
Refer to Body, Instrument Panel for the procedures.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
REMOTE SWITCHES
DESCRIPTION
A remote radio switch option is available on models
equipped with the AM/FM/CD/cassette/3-band
graphic equalizer (RAZ sales code) radio receiver and
the high-line Central Timer Module (CTM). Refer to
Electrical, Body Control/Central Timer Module for
more information on this component.
Two rocker-type switches (Fig. 15) are mounted in
the sides of the rear (instrument panel side) steeringwheel trim cover. The switch on the left side is the
seek switch and has seek up, seek down, and preset
station advance functions. The switch on the right
side is the volume control switch and has volume up,
and volume down functions. The two switches are
retained in mounting holes located on each side of
the rear steering wheel trim cover by four latches
that are integral to the switches.
The remote radio switches share a common steer-
ing wheel wire harness with the vehicle speed control
switches. The steering wheel wire harness is con-
nected to the instrument panel wire harness through
the clockspring. Refer to Electrical, Clockspring for
more information on this component.
OPERATION
The remote radio switches are resistor multiplexed
units that are hard wired to the high-line or pre-
mium CTM through the clockspring. The CTM mon-
itors the status of the remote radio switches and
sends the proper switch status messages on the
Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD) data bus network
to the radio receiver. The electronic circuitry within
the radio is programmed to respond to these remote
radio switch status messages by adjusting the radio
settings as requested.
For diagnosis of the CTM or the CCD data bus, the
use of a DRBIIItscan tool and the proper Diagnostic
Procedures manual are recommended. For more
information on the features and control functions for
each of the remote radio switches, see the owner's
Fig. 14 Heater Core Ground Strap Remove/Install
1 - GROUND STRAP
2 - NUT
3 - HEATER-A/C HOUSING
4 - DASH PANEL
Fig. 15 Remote Radio Switches
1 - PRESET SEEK
2-UP
3 - SEEK
4 - VOLUME
5 - DOWN
BR/BEAUDIO 8A - 15
HEATER CORE GROUND STRAP (Continued)

manual in the vehicle glove box. For complete circuit
diagrams, refer to the appropriate wiring informa-
tion. The wiring information includes wiring dia-
grams, proper wire and connector repair procedures,
details of wire harness routing and retention, connec-
tor pin-out information and location views for the
various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REMOTE
SWITCHES
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appro-
priate wiring information. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector
repair procedures, details of wire harness routing
and retention, connector pin-out information and
location views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Remove the remote radio switch(es) (Fig. 16)
from the steering wheel.(2) Use an ohmmeter to check the switch resis-
tances as shown in the Remote Radio Switch Test
chart. If the remote radio switch resistances check
OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, replace the faulty
switch.
REMOTE RADIO SWITCH TEST
SWITCH SWITCH POSITION RESISTANCE
Right
(White)Volume Up 7320 Ohms
Right
(White)Volume Down 1210 Ohms
Left
(Black)Seek Up 4530 Ohms
Left
(Black)Seek Down 2050 Ohms
Left
(Black)Pre-Set Station
Advance10 Ohms
(3) Check for continuity between the ground cir-
cuit cavity of the remote radio switch wire harness
connector and a good ground. There should be conti-
nuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair the open
ground circuit to ground as required.
(4) Disconnect the 18-way wire harness connector
from the Central Timer Module (CTM). Check for
continuity between the radio control mux circuit cav-
ity of the remote radio switch wire harness connector
and a good ground. There should be no continuity. If
OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair the shorted radio
control mux circuit as required.
(5) Check for continuity between the radio control
mux circuit cavities of the remote radio switch wire
harness connector and the 18-way CTM wire harness
connector. There should be continuity. If OK, refer to
the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual to test the
CTM and the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD)
data bus. If not OK, repair the open radio control
mux circuit as required.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the driver side airbag module from the
steering wheel. Refer to Electrical, Restraints for the
procedures.
(3) Remove the speed control switch located on the
same side of the steering wheel as the remote radio
switch that is being serviced. Refer to Electrical,
Speed Control for the procedures.
(4) Disconnect the steering wheel wire harness
connector from the connector receptacle of the remote
radio switch (Fig. 17).
Fig. 16 Remote Radio Switches
1 - WHITE REAR SWITCH
2 - BLACK REAR SWITCH
8A - 16 AUDIOBR/BE
REMOTE SWITCHES (Continued)

(5) Disengage the four remote radio switch latches
that secure the switch to the inside of the mounting
hole in the steering wheel rear trim cover .
(6) From the outside of the steering wheel rear
trim cover, remove the remote radio switch from the
trim cover mounting hole.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the remote radio switch to the mount-
ing hole on the outside of the steering wheel rear
trim cover. Be certain that the connector receptacle is
oriented toward the bottom of the switch and pointed
toward the center of the steering wheel.
(2) Press firmly and evenly on the remote radio
switch until each of the switch latches is fully
engaged in the mounting hole of the steering wheel
rear trim cover.
(3) Reconnect the steering wheel wire harness con-
nector to the connector receptacle of the remote radio
switch.
(4) Install the speed control switch onto the steer-
ing wheel. Refer to Electrical, Speed Control for the
procedures.(5) Install the driver side airbag module onto the
steering wheel. Refer to Electrical, Restraints for the
procedures.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
SPEAKER
DESCRIPTION
STANDARD
The standard equipment speaker system includes
speakers in four locations. One full-range 15.2 by
22.9 centimeter (6.0 by 9.0 inch) speaker is located in
each front door. There is also one full-range 13.3 cen-
timeter (5.25 inch) diameter speaker located in each
rear cab side panel for the standard cab and the club
cab models, or in each rear door of the quad cab mod-
els.
PREMIUM
The optional premium speaker system features
Infinity model speakers in six locations. Each of the
standard front door speakers are replaced with Infin-
ity model speakers that include integral dual 30 watt
amplifiers. Each of the standard rear speakers is also
replaced by an Infinity model speaker. The premium
speaker system also includes an additional Infinity
tweeter mounted in the A-pillar garnish molding. The
total available power of the premium speaker system
is about 120 watts.
OPERATION
STANDARD
Each of the four full-range speakers used in the
standard speaker system is driven by the amplifier
that is integral to the factory-installed radio receiver.
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appropri-
ate wiring information. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector
repair procedures, details of wire harness routing
and retention, connector pin-out information and
location views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
Fig. 17 Remote Radio Switches Remove/Install
1 - STEERING WHEEL
2 - REMOTE RADIO SWITCH
3 - SPEED CONTROL SWITCH
4 - SCREW (2)
5 - DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULE
6 - SPEED CONTROL SWITCH
7 - REAR TRIM COVER
8 - SCREW (2)
BR/BEAUDIO 8A - 17
REMOTE SWITCHES (Continued)

PREMIUM
The Infinity speakers used in the premium speaker
system are driven by dual amplifiers that are inte-
gral to each of the front door speakers. One of these
dual amplifiers drives the front door speaker and the
A-pillar mounted tweeter for that side of the vehicle,
while the other amplifier drives the rear speaker for
that side of the vehicle. For complete circuit dia-
grams, to refer to the appropriate wiring information.
The wiring information includes wiring diagrams,
proper wire and connector repair procedures, details
of wire harness routing and retention, connector pin-
out information and location views for the various
wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SPEAKER
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appro-
priate wiring information. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector
repair procedures, details of wire harness routing
and retention, connector pin-out information and
location views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: The speaker output of the radio receiver
is a ªfloating groundº system. Do not allow any
speaker lead to short to ground, as damage to the
radio receiver may result.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Turn the radio receiver on. Adjust the balance and
fader controls to check the performance of each indi-
vidual speaker. Note the speaker locations that are
not performing correctly. If only an Infinity A-pillar
or an Infinity rear speaker is inoperative, go to Step
8. If any other speaker is inoperative, go to Step 2.
NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with the Infinity
premium speaker package and all of the speakers
are inoperative, refer to Filter, Choke, and Speaker
Relay in the Diagnosis and Testing section of this
group.
(2) Turn the radio receiver off. Turn the ignition
switch to the Off position. Disconnect and isolate the
battery negative cable. Remove the radio receiver
from the instrument panel. Check both the feed (+)circuit and return (±) circuit cavities for the inopera-
tive speaker location(s) in the radio receiver wire
harness connectors for continuity to ground. In each
case, there should be no continuity. If OK, go to Step
3. If not OK, repair the shorted speaker feed (+)
and/or return (±) circuit(s) to the speaker as required.
(3) If the inoperative speaker is an Infinity-ampli-
fied speaker, go to Step 5. If the vehicle is equipped
with the standard speaker system, check the resis-
tance between the speaker feed (+) circuit and return
(±) circuit cavities of the radio receiver wire harness
connectors for the inoperative speaker location(s).
The meter should read between 2.5 and 4 ohms
(speaker resistance). If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK,
go to Step 5.
(4) Install a known good radio receiver. Connect
the battery negative cable. Turn the ignition switch
to the On position. Turn on the radio receiver and
test the speaker operation. If OK, replace the faulty
radio receiver. If not OK, turn the radio receiver off,
turn the ignition switch to the Off position, discon-
nect and isolate the battery negative cable, remove
the test radio receiver, and go to Step 5.
(5) Disconnect the wire harness connector at the
inoperative standard speaker system speaker or at
the Infinity-amplified front door-mounted speaker.
Check for continuity between the speaker feed (+) cir-
cuit cavities of the radio receiver wire harness con-
nector and the speaker wire harness connector for
the inoperative speaker location. Repeat the check
between the speaker return (±) circuit cavities of the
radio receiver wire harness connector and the
speaker wire harness connector for the inoperative
speaker location. In each case, there should be conti-
nuity. If OK with an Infinity-amplified front door-
mounted speaker, go to Step 6. If OK with the
standard speaker system, replace the faulty speaker.
If not OK, repair the open speaker feed (+) and/or
return (±) circuit(s) as required.
(6) Check for continuity between the ground cir-
cuit cavity in the body half of the wire harness con-
nector for the Infinity-amplified front door-mounted
speaker on the same side of the vehicle as the inop-
erative speaker and a good ground. There should be
continuity. If OK, go to Step 7. If not OK, repair the
open ground circuit to ground as required.
(7) Install the radio receiver. Connect the battery
negative cable. Turn the ignition switch to the On
position. Turn the radio receiver on. Check for bat-
tery voltage at the radio choke output circuit cavity
of the wire harness connector for the Infinity-ampli-
fied front door-mounted speaker on the same side of
the vehicle as the inoperative speaker. If OK, go to
Step 8. If not OK, repair the open radio choke output
circuit to the filter, choke, and speaker relay as
required.
8A - 18 AUDIOBR/BE
SPEAKER (Continued)