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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1403 (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESVOICE RECORDER INOPERATIVE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Voice Recorder Inoperative

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Voice Recorder Inoperative
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Voice Recorder Inoperative

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Voice Recorder Schematics  
1 Did you perform the Radio/Audio System Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go toDiagnostic System Check - Entertainment System 
2
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Attempt to record a message.
Does the voice recorder operate properly?		 Go toTesting for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Disconnect the voice recorder.
  2. Test the battery positive voltage circuit of the voice recorder for an open. Refer toCircuit Testing andWiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 7  Go to Step 4 
4 Test the ground circuit of the voice recorder for high resistance or an open. Refer toCircuit Testing andWiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 7  Go to Step 5 
5 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the voice recorder. Refer toTesting for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 7  Go to Step 6 
6 Replace the voice recorder. Refer to Personal Message Player/Recorder Replacement 
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 7  -
7 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you complete the repair?		 System OK Go to Step 2 
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