Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Pontiac Aztek FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 690 (Entertainment System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- Schematic and Routing Diagrams
- Component Locator
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Entertainment
- Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System
- Scan Tool Data List
- Scan Tool Data Definitions
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List
- DTC B1025, B1035, B1045, or B1055
- DTC B1001
- DTC B1780
- Symptoms - Entertainment
- Audio System Troubleshooting Hints
- Radio Poor Reception
- Tape Player Weak, Slow, Or Garbled Output
- Speakers Inoperative - One or More
- Radio Setup
- Repair Instructions
- Description and Operation
- Radio/Audio System Description and Operation
- Notes
- AM/FM Reception
- Antenna
- Theft Deterrent
- Personal Choice Radio Controls, If Equipped
- Remote Playback Device, If Equipped
- Remote CD Changer (CDX), If Equipped
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- RDS Basic Information
- Displaying RDS Information
- Viewing and Selecting RDS Information for Display
- Using RDS Program Types to Tune Radio
- A Fast Way to Find a RDS Station In Your Listening Area
- Finding a RDS Station By Specific Program Type
- Using the INFO Feature
- How to View the INFO Message
- Controlling the Radio
- Using the RDS Traffic Feature
- Traffic Interrupt Feature
- RDS Program Type Interrupts
- Alternate Frequency (AF) Switching
- RDS Clock Time
- Radio Chime Level Adjustment
- Tape/CD Player Error Messages
- Radio/Audio System Description and Operation
- Special Tools and Equipment
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.