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2003 Ford ZX2 AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 604 (Entertainment System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Entertainment System
- Notes
- Special Tool(s)
- Inspection and Verification
- Speaker Walk-Around Test
- Audio Unit Self-Diagnostic Mode - CD6
- Audio Unit Self-Diagnostic Mode - Single CD/Dual Media
- Audio Unit Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
- Symptom Chart
- Connector Circuit Reference
- Pinpoint Test A: The Audio Unit Is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test B: Poor Reception
- Pinpoint Test C: Poor Quality/Distorted Sound or No Sound From One or More Speakers (Not All Speakers)
- Pinpoint Test D: Poor Quality/Distorted Sound From All Speakers
- Pinpoint Test E: The Subwoofer is Inoperative (CD6 only)
- Pinpoint Test F: Loud Popping Sound From the Speaker(s)
- Pinpoint Test G: The Auxiliary Audio Control is Inoperative-Steering Wheel Audio Control Switch(es)
- Pinpoint Test H: The Audio Unit Does Not Operate Correctly - Speed Sensitive Volume (SSV) (CD6 only)
- Pinpoint Test I: The Video System is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test J: The Video System Does Not Operate Correctly-No Sound From One or More Speakers, Not All Speakers
- Entertainment System
- Removal And Installation
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.