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Sound Signal Circuit between Radio Receiver and Stereo Component Amplifier [11/2018 - 10/2022]: Procedure
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY - STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)
- Disconnect the G4 radio and display receiver assembly connector.
- Disconnect the M3 stereo component amplifier assembly connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition M3-5 (R+) - G4-1 (FR+) Always Below 1 Ω M3-4 (R-) - G4-6 (FR-) Always Below 1 Ω M3-3 (L+) - G4-2 (FL+) Always Below 1 Ω M3-2 (L-) - G4-7 (FL-) Always Below 1 Ω M3-6 (SLD) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher M3-5 (R+) or G4-1 (FR+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher M3-4 (R-) or G4-6 (FR-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher M3-3 (L+) or G4-2 (FL+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher M3-2 (L-) or G4-7 (FL-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [02/2019 - 10/2019] , or refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2019 - 10/2022]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
NO RELATED
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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.