3.8.1 Diagnostics

1997 Plymouth Breeze L4-2.0L VIN CSECTION 3.8.1 Diagnostics
DIAGNOSTICS
The RBS radio has several diagnostic messages that may be displayed in the event of a problem with either the radio or the CD changer option. These messages will be displayed on the radio faceplate in the following abbreviated form. The messages are as follows:

Display Definition
E L-SP LEFT CHANNEL SHORT
E R-SP RIGHT CHANNEL SHORT
E EJCT CANNOT EJECT TAPE
E LOAD CANNOT LOAD TAPE
E PLAY CANNOT PLAY TAPE

The following messages are for the CD changer options;

E HOT THE CD CHANGER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE IS TOO HIGH
E E-O1 CD CHANGER DEADLOCK (CD JAMMED, CAN'T LOAD OR EJECT)
E E-06 CD CHANGER ELEVATOR ERROR
E E-07 MAGAZINE EJECT ERROR
E EEEE COMMUNICATIONS ERROR (BETWEEN RADIO AND CHANGER)
E PLAY CANNOT READ ALL DISCS

The left channel short, right channel short and communication error between the radio and CD changer are addressed in the diagnostics. Generally, the rest of the messages will require removal and repair of either the radio or the CD changer.

NOTE:
When using the diagnostic manual for troubleshooting radio systems, all voltages are D.C. unless otherwise specified.

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