TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE: If the error still continues after doing one of the easy remedies, before taking the unit to a service dealer, try resetting the system by pressing the reset button.

General

SYMPTOM

DIAGNOSIS

REMEDY

 

 

Source Unit does

Voltage applied to Red and Yellow

Check battery, connections and fuses and repair or

not turn on

wires is not between 10.8 and 16

replace as necessary. If voltage is above +16 volts,

 

volts or there is no voltage present

have the electrical system inspected by an

 

 

authorized car service center.

 

 

 

 

Unit is not properly grounded

Check wiring and repair as necessary

 

 

 

No backlight illumination

Speakers pop when turning Source Unit On/Off

Tuner fails to tune any radio stations

Tuner has poor reception

Disc will not load into Source Unit (also see error codes)

Disc will not eject

(also see error codes)

Detachable faceplate not properly

Detach faceplate and reinstall into chassis

connected

 

 

 

Auto antenna and remote B+ are

Check wiring and repair as necessary. Refer to

not configured properly

“Wiring the System” section of this manual for

 

further information

 

 

Bad component in the signal chain

Check connections and bypass all components

 

between the source unit and the amplifier. Connect

 

one component at a time to determine the culprit.

 

Connect this component to the Blue wire and

 

check for pops. Repair or replace component as

 

necessary

 

 

Antenna is disconnected

Check connections and repair as necessary

 

 

Antenna is disconnected or not

Check connections and installation of antenna and

properly grounded to vehicle

repair or replace as necessary

 

 

Antenna cable is intermittent or

Disconnect antenna and test with known working

damaged

antenna. If tuner works, check installation and repair

 

antenna as necessary

 

 

Antenna is wrong type for AM/FM

Consult your local Authorized Rockford Fosgate

frequencies

Dealer for proper antenna selection

 

 

Voltage applied to Red and Yellow

Check battery, connections and fuses, and repair or

wires is not between 10.8 and 16

replace as necessary. If voltage is above +16 volts,

volts or there is no voltage present

have the electrical system inspected by an

 

authorized car service center

 

 

Voltage applied to Yellow wire is not

Check battery, connections and fuses, and repair or

between 10.8 and 16 volts or there

replace as necessary. If voltage is above +16 volts,

is no voltage present

have the electrical system inspected by an

 

authorized car service center

 

 

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RFX9020M specifications

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