Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Sky. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- Replace suspect speaker if distortion is found.
With Amplifier
- 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.
- Test for a short to B+ or short to ground on the suspected speaker channel circuits between the amplifier and the suspect speaker.
- If all circuits test normal, replace suspect speaker if distortion is found.