Amplifier Circuit Malfunction
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac Torrent and 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the audio amplifier.
- Test for less than 10 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 5 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 8 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the circuit fuse is open, replace the audio amplifier.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the audio amplifier.
- Radio ON, test for 0.6-1.0 volts between the amplifier mute circuit terminal 16 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the mute circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- If less than the specified range, test the mute circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- Radio ON, test for B+ between the amplifier enable circuit terminal 8 and ground.
- If less than the specified range, test the enable circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the audio amplifier.