Amplifier Circuit Malfunction

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Amplifier Circuit Malfunction
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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the audio amplifier.
  2. Test for less than 10 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 5 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 8 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the circuit fuse is open, replace the audio amplifier.
  4. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the audio amplifier.
  5. Radio ON, test for 0.6-1.0 volts between the amplifier mute circuit terminal 16 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the mute circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
    • If less than the specified range, test the mute circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
  6. Radio ON, test for B+ between the amplifier enable circuit terminal 8 and ground.
    • If less than the specified range, test the enable circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
  7. If all circuits test normal, replace the audio amplifier.
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