Tape Player Weak, Slow or Garbled Output

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Tape Player Weak, Slow or Garbled Output
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Tape Player Weak, Slow or Garbled Output

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Radio/Navigation System Schematics 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2 Use the J 39916-A  CD and Cassette Diagnostic Audio Kit in order to perform the motor speed test.
Is the cassette motor speed correct?
Go to Step 3  Go to Step 4 
3 Use the J 39916-A  in order to clean the cassette player.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 5  -
4 Replace the radio. Refer to Control Module References .
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 5  -
5 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2 
RENDER: 1.0x

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