TROUBLESHOOTING

Sometimes a simple operational error or a mistake in the wiring can appear to be a problem with the unit. Before having the unit serviced, refer to the troubleshooting chart below.

Symptom

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

The compact disc or tape

The volume control is

Turn up the volume control.

does not play when

turned down.

 

inserted into the unit.

 

 

The power connections are

Check the +12V and ground

 

 

not wired correctly.

connections.

 

 

 

No power.

The vehicle ignition is

Switch the ignition to the •ON" or

 

switched off.

•ACC" position.

 

 

 

 

The fuse is blown.

Replace the fuse with another

 

 

15A fuse.

 

 

 

The unit does not work

The microcomputer has

Eject the disc or tape, then insert

properly (Eject, Load,

been affected by electrical

it again.

Play).

noise.

 

Turn the power off and then on

 

 

 

 

again.

 

 

 

The sound from the CD

The road surface is rough.

Wait for the road surface to

player skips.

 

improve before playing a disc.

 

 

 

 

The unit is not mounted

Install the unit securely. Be sure to

 

securely.

use the rear strap if the vehicle

 

 

does not provide support for the

 

 

rear of the unit. (See page 24)

 

 

 

 

The disc is defective.

Try another disc.

 

 

If it plays properly, the first disc

 

 

may be defective.

 

 

 

 

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc as explained on

 

 

pages 3-4.

 

 

 

No radio reception.

The antenna cable is not

Insert the antenna cable firmly

 

connected.

into the antenna jack on the unit.

 

 

 

The radio does not stop on

The signals are weak.

Select a station using manual

any stations when

 

tuning.

automatic tuning is used.

 

 

 

 

 

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