steering wheel switch JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2002 WJ / 2.G User Guide

OPERATION
The audio system components are designed to pro-
vide audio entertainment and information through
the reception, tuning and amplification of locally
broadcast radio signals in both the Amplitude Modu-
lating (AM) and Frequency Modulating (FM) com-
mercial frequency ranges. Electromagnetic radio
signals that are broadcast from a radio station
induce electrical modulations into the audio system
antenna mast. The antenna body and cable conduct
these weak signals from the antenna mast to the
radio. The radio then tunes and amplifies these weak
radio frequency signals into stronger electrical audio
signals that are required in order to operate the
audio system speakers. The speakers convert these
electrical signals into air movement, which repro-
duces the sounds being broadcast by the radio sta-
tion.
Some audio systems also offer the user the option
of selecting from and listening to prerecorded audio
cassette tapes, audio compact discs, or both. Regard-
less of the media type, the audio system components
provide the user with the ability to electronically
amplify and adjust the audio signals being repro-
duced by the speakers within the vehicle to suit the
preferences of the vehicle occupants.
The audio system components operate on battery
current received through a fuse in the Junction Block
(JB) on a fused ignition switch output (run-acc) cir-
cuit so that the system will only operate when the
ignition switch is in the On or Accessory positions.
On vehicles that are equipped with the optional
remote radio switches, the BCM receives hard wired
resistor multiplexed inputs from the remote radio
switches. The programming in the BCM allows it to
process those inputs and send the proper messages to
the radio receiver over the PCI data bus to control
the radio volume up or down, station seek up or
down, preset station advance, and mode advance
functions.On vehicles equipped with the optional memory
system, when the DDM receives a Driver 1 or Driver
2 memory recall input from the memory switch on
the driver side front door trim panel or a memory
recall message from the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
receiver in the PDM, the DDM sends a memory
recall message back to the radio receiver over the
PCI data bus to recall the radio station presets and
last station listened to information.
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the features, use and operation
of each of the available audio systems.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AUDIO
Any diagnosis of the Audio system should
begin with the use of the DRB IIItdiagnostic
tool. For information on the use of the DRB
IIIt, refer to the appropriate Diagnostic Service
Manual.
Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The
wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper
wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire
harness routing and retention, connector pin-out
information and location views for the various wire
harness connectors, splices and grounds.
WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE
AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
WJAUDIO 8A - 3
AUDIO (Continued)

The CD changer can only be serviced by an autho-
rized radio repair station. See the latest Warranty
Policies and Procedures manual for a current listing
of authorized radio repair stations.
OPERATION
The CD changer will only operate when the igni-
tion switch is in the On or Accessory positions, and
the radio is turned on. For more information on the
features, loading procedures and radio control func-
tions for the operation of the CD changer, see the
owner's manual in the vehicle glove box.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CD CHANGER
Following are tests that will help to diagnose the
hard wired components and circuits of the Compact
Disc (CD) changer unit. However, these tests may not
prove conclusive in the diagnosis of this unit. In
order to obtain conclusive testing of the CD changer
unit, the Programmable Communications Interface
(PCI) data bus network, the CD changer unit, the
radio receiver unit and any other electronic modules
that provide inputs to, or receive outputs from the
audio system must be checked.
Any diagnosis of the Audio system should
begin with the use of the DRB IIItdiagnostic
tool. For information on the use of the DRB
IIIt, refer to the appropriate Diagnostic Service
Manual.
Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The
wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper
wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire
harness routing and retention, connector pin-out
information and location views for the various wire
harness connectors, splices and grounds.
WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE
AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
COMPACT DISC CHANGER INOPERATIVE
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Turn the radio receiver on and check its operation. If
OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/AUDIO/RADIO - OPERATION).(2) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Disconnect the right body wire harness connector
from the CD changer connector receptacle. Check for
continuity between the power ground (Z17) circuit of
the right body wire harness connector for the CD
changer and a good ground. There should be continu-
ity. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open
power ground circuit to the radio receiver as
required.
(3) Reconnect the battery negative cable. Check for
battery voltage at the B(+) circuit cavity of the right
body wire harness connector for the CD changer. If
OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, go to Step 5.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the ignition switch out-
put circuit cavity of the right body wire harness con-
nector for the CD changer. If OK, use a DRB scan
tool and the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual for
further diagnosis. If not OK, go to Step 6.
(5) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the radio receiver from the instrument
panel. Disconnect the 10 pin cable connector from the
radio receiver, but do not disconnect the other wire
harness connectors. Reconnect the battery negative
cable. Check for battery voltage at the B(+) circuit
cavity of the 10 pin connector receptacle on the radio
receiver. If OK, repair the open B(+) circuit to the CD
changer as required. If not OK, check for a shorted
B(+) circuit to the CD changer and repair as
required, then replace the faulty radio receiver.
(6) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the radio receiver from the instrument
panel. Disconnect the 10 pin cable connector from the
radio receiver, but do not disconnect the other wire
harness connectors. Reconnect the battery negative
cable. Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the ignition switch out-
put circuit cavity of the 10 pin connector receptacle
on the radio receiver. If OK, repair the open ignition
switch output circuit to the CD changer as required.
If not OK, check for a shorted ignition switch output
circuit to the CD changer and repair as required,
then replace the faulty radio receiver.
NO SOUND OR ONLY ONE CHANNEL SOUND
FROM CD CHANGER
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Turn the radio receiver on and check its audio output
operation. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/SPEAKER - OPERATION).
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Disconnect the right body wire harness connec-
tor from the CD changer connector receptacle.
Remove the radio receiver from the instrument
WJAUDIO 8A - 13
CD CHANGER (Continued)

(7) Reach under the passenger side of the instru-
ment panel near the right cowl side inner panel to
reconnect the antenna coaxial cable connector halves.
(8) Install the trim panel onto the right inner cowl
side. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/COWL TRIM -
INSTALLATION) for the procedures.
(9) Install the scuff plate onto the right front door
sill. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/DOOR SILL
SCUFF PLATE - INSTALLATION) for the proce-
dures.
(10) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
QUARTER GLASS INTEGRAL
ANTENNA - EXPORT
DESCRIPTION
The integral radio antenna element is bonded to
the right rear quarter glass and is replaced with the
glass assembly only.
OPERATION
The integral antenna receives RF (Radio Frequen-
cies) and sends them to the antenna module for
amplification.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - QUARTER GLASS
INTEGRAL ANTENNA - EXPORT
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the Appro-
priate Wiring Information. To detect breaks in the
integral antenna elements, the following procedure is
required:
(1) Disconnect the antenna module connector from
the antenna.
(2) Using a Ohmmeter, place both leads onto the
connector pins on the integral antenna. If continuity
is present antenna grid is Okay. If continuity is not
present move one lead through the grid in progres-
sion until continuity is detected. A break in the
antenna grid can be repaired using a Mopar Rear
Window Defogger Repair Kit (Part Number 4267922)
or equivalent. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WINDOW
DEFOGGER/REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRID -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
RADIO
DESCRIPTION
Available factory-installed radio receivers for this
model include an AM/FM/cassette with CD changer
control feature (RBB sales code), an AM/FM/CD/2-
band graphic equalizer with CD changer control fea-
ture (RBK sales code), or an AM/FM/CD/cassette/2-
band graphic equalizer (RBP sales code). All factory-
installed radio receivers can communicate on theProgrammable Communications Interface (PCI) data
bus network through a separate wire harness connec-
tor. All factory-installed receivers are stereo Electron-
ically Tuned Radios (ETR) and include an electronic
digital clock function.
These radio receivers can only be serviced by an
authorized radio repair station. See the latest War-
ranty Policies and Procedures manual for a current
listing of authorized radio repair stations.
All vehicles are equipped with an Ignition-Off
Draw (IOD) fuse that is removed when the vehicle is
shipped from the factory. This fuse feeds various
accessories that require battery current when the
ignition switch is in the Off position, including the
clock. The IOD fuse is removed to prevent battery
discharge during vehicle storage.
When removing or installing the IOD fuse, it is
important that the ignition switch be in the Off posi-
tion. Failure to place the ignition switch in the Off
position can cause the radio display to become scram-
bled when the IOD fuse is removed and replaced.
Removing and replacing the IOD fuse again, with the
ignition switch in the Off position, will correct the
scrambled display condition.
The IOD fuse should be checked if the radio or
clock displays are inoperative. The IOD fuse is
located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC).
Refer to the fuse layout label on the underside of the
PDC cover for IOD fuse identification and location.
OPERATION
The radio receiver operates on ignition switched
battery current that is available only when the igni-
tion switch is in the On or Accessory positions. The
electronic digital clock function of the radio operates
on fused battery current supplied through the IOD
fuse, regardless of the ignition switch position.
For more information on the features, setting pro-
cedures, and control functions for each of the avail-
able factory-installed radio receivers, refer to the
owner's manual. For complete circuit diagrams, refer
to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring
information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire
and connector repair procedures, details of wire har-
ness routing and retention, connector pin-out infor-
mation and location views for the various wire
harness connectors, splices and grounds.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - RADIO
Any diagnosis of the Audio system should
begin with the use of the DRB IIItdiagnostic
tool. For information on the use of the DRB
IIIt, refer to the appropriate Diagnostic Service
Manual.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional remote
radio switches located on the steering wheel and the
8A - 16 AUDIOWJ
INSTRUMENT PANEL ANTENNA CABLE (Continued)

problem being diagnosed is related to one of the
symptoms listed below, be certain to check the
remote radio switches and circuits. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/REMOTE SWITCHES -
OPERATION).
²Stations changing with no remote radio switch
input
²Radio memory presets not working properly
²Volume changes with no remote radio switch
input
²Remote radio switch buttons taking on other
functions
²CD player skipping tracks
²Mode (AM, FM, CD, CD changer) changes with
no remote radio switch input
²Remote radio switch inoperative.
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appro-
priate wiring information. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector
repair procedures, details of wire harness routing
and retention, connector pin-out information and
location views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE
AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
CAUTION: The speaker output of the radio receiver
is a ªfloating groundº system. Do not allow any
speaker lead to short to ground, as damage to the
radio receiver may result.
(1) Check the fused B(+) fuse in the junction block.
If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the shorted cir-
cuit or component as required and replace the faulty
fuse.
(2) Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse
in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK,
repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the Power Dis-
tribution Center (PDC) fuse as required.
(3) Check the fused ignition switch output (acc/
run) fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 4. If
not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component as
required and replace the faulty fuse(s).(4) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (acc/run) fuse in the junction block. If OK, go
to Step 5. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition
switch output (acc/run) circuit to the ignition switch
as required.
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the radio receiver from the instrument
panel, but do not disconnect the wire harness connec-
tors. Check for continuity between the radio receiver
chassis and a good ground. There should be continu-
ity. If OK, go to Step 6. If not OK, repair the open
ground circuit to ground as required.
(6) Test the radio receiver antenna. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/ANTENNA BODY & CABLE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). If OK, go to Step 7. If
not OK, replace the faulty antenna or coaxial cable
as required.
(7) Connect the battery negative cable. Turn the
ignition switch to the On position. Check for battery
voltage at the fused ignition switch output (acc/run)
circuit cavity of the 22 pin radio wire harness connec-
tor. If OK, go to Step 8. If not OK, repair the open
fused ignition switch output (acc/run) circuit to the
junction block fuse as required.
(8) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit
cavity of the 22 pin radio wire harness connector. If
OK, replace the faulty radio receiver. If not OK,
repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the junction
block fuse as required.
REMOVAL
WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE
AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the center upper bezel from the instru-
ment panel.(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the four screws that secure the radio
receiver to the instrument panel (Fig. 12).
WJAUDIO 8A - 17
RADIO (Continued)

REMOVAL - EXHAUST-TO-BODY GROUND
STRAP
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Remove fasteners from exhaust, crossmember
and transmission/transfer case.
(3) Remove the ground strap.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - ENGINE TO BODY GROUND
STRAP
(1) Position the engine-to-body ground strap into
the engine compartment.
(2) Install the engine-to-body ground strap eye-
let(s) onto the stud(s) on the engine.
(3) On models with a 4.0L engine, install and
tighten the nut that secures the engine-to-body
ground strap eyelet to the stud on the right rear side
of the engine cylinder head. Tighten the nut to 5.6
N´m (50 in. lbs.).
(4) On models with a 4.7L engine, install and
tighten the two nuts that secure the engine-to-body
ground strap eyelets to the studs on the right and
left rear sides of the engine intake manifold. Tighten
the nuts to 11.3 N´m (100 in. lbs.).(5) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
engine-to-body ground strap eyelet to the lower ple-
num panel. Tighten the screw to 4.5 N´m (40 in. lbs.).
INSTALLATION - EXHAUST-TO-BODY GROUND
STRAP
(1) Install the ground strap to the exhaust, cross-
member and transmission/transfer case.
(2) Install the fasteners.
(3) Lower the vehicle.
REMOTE SWITCHES
DESCRIPTION
Remote radio control switches are included on
models equipped with the optional leather-wrapped
steering wheel. The two rocker-type switch units
(Fig. 15) are mounted in the upper spoke covers of
the rear (instrument panel side) steering wheel trim
cover. The switch unit on the left side is the seek
switch and has seek up, seek down, and preset sta-
tion advance switch functions. The switch unit on the
right side is the volume control switch and has vol-
ume up, volume down, and mode advance switch
functions.
Fig. 13 Engine-To-Body Ground Strap Remove/
Install - 4.0L Engine
1 - SCREW
2 - LOWER PLENUM PANEL
3 - ENGINE
4 - STUD
5 - NUT
6 - GROUND STRAP
Fig. 14 Engine-To-Body Ground Strap Remove/
Install - 4.7L Engine
1 - GROUND STRAP
2 - SCREW
3 - ENGINE
4 - STUD (2)
5 - NUT (2)
6 - LOWER PLENUM PANEL
WJAUDIO 8A - 19
RADIO NOISE SUPPRESSION GROUND STRAP (Continued)

The two remote radio switch units share a common
steering wheel wire harness with the vehicle speed
control switches. The steering wheel wire harness is
connected to the instrument panel wire harness
through the clockspring. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - DESCRIPTION) for
more information on this component.
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appro-
priate wiring information. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector
repair procedures, details of wire harness routing
and retention, connector pin-out information and
location views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
OPERATION
The six switches in the two remote radio switch
units are normally open, resistor multiplexed
momentary switches that are hard wired to the Body
Control Module (BCM) through the clockspring. The
BCM sends a five volt reference signal to both switch
units on one circuit, and senses the status of all of
the switches by reading the voltage drop on a second
circuit.
When the BCM senses an input (voltage drop) from
any one of the remote radio switches, it sends the
proper switch status messages on the ProgrammableCommunication Interface (PCI) data bus network to
the radio receiver. The electronic circuitry within the
radio receiver is programmed to respond to these
remote radio switch status messages by adjusting the
radio settings as requested. For diagnosis of the
BCM or the PCI data bus, the use of a DRB scan tool
and the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual are
recommended.
For more information on the features and control
functions for each of the remote radio switches, see
the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REMOTE
SWITCHES
Any diagnosis of the Audio system should
begin with the use of the DRB IIItdiagnostic
tool. For information on the use of the DRB
IIIt, refer to the appropriate Diagnostic Service
Manual.
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appro-
priate wiring information. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector
repair procedures, details of wire harness routing
and retention, connector pin-out information and
location views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE
AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the remote radio switch(es) (Fig. 16)
from the steering wheel.
(2) Use an ohmmeter to check the switch resis-
tances as shown in the Remote Radio Switch Test
chart. If the remote radio switch resistances check
OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, replace the faulty
switch.
Fig. 15 Remote Radio Switches
1 - PRESET ADVANCE
2 - SEEK
3 - MODE ADVANCE
4 - VOLUME
8A - 20 AUDIOWJ
REMOTE SWITCHES (Continued)

Remote Radio Switch Test
Switch Switch Position Resistance
Right
(White)Volume Up 1.210 Kilohms
Right
(White)Volume Down 3.010 Kilohms
Right
(White)Mode Advance 0.0511 Kilohms
Left
(Black)Seek Up 0.261 Kilohms
Left
(Black)Seek Down 0.681 Kilohms
Left
(Black)Pre-Set Station
Advance0.162 Kilohms
(3) Reconnect the battery negative cable. Turn the
ignition switch to the On position. Check for 5 volts
at the radio control mux circuit cavities of the steer-
ing wheel wire harness connectors for both remote
radio switches. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair
the open or shorted radio control mux circuit to the
Body Control Module (BCM) as required.
(4) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Disconnect the 22-way instrument panel wire
harness connector from the BCM. Check for continu-
ity between the remote radio switch ground circuit
cavities of the steering wheel wire harness connec-
tors for both remote radio switches and a good
ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, go to
Step 5. If not OK, repair the shorted remote radio
switch ground circuit to the BCM as required.(5) Check for continuity between the remote radio
switch ground circuit cavities of the steering wheel
wire harness connectors for both remote radio
switches and the 22-way instrument panel wire har-
ness connector for the BCM. There should be conti-
nuity. If OK, refer to the proper Diagnostic
Procedures manual to test the BCM and the PCI
data bus. If not OK, repair the open remote radio
switch ground circuit as required.
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the driver side airbag from the steer-
ing wheel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/
DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL) for the procedures.
(3) Remove the speed control switch located on the
same side of the steering wheel as the remote radio
switch that is being serviced. Refer to Electrical,
Speed Control for the procedures.
(4) Disconnect the steering wheel wire harness
connector from the connector receptacle of the remote
radio switch (Fig. 17).
(5) From the inside of the steering wheel rear trim
cover, press firmly and evenly outward on the back of
the switch.
(6) From the outside of the steering wheel rear
trim cover, remove the remote radio switch from the
trim cover mounting hole.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Position the remote radio switch to the mount-
ing hole on the outside of the steering wheel rear
trim cover. Be certain that the connector receptacle is
oriented toward the bottom of the switch and pointed
toward the center of the steering wheel.
Fig. 16 Remote Radio Switches
1 - BLACK (LEFT) SWITCH
2 - WHITE (RIGHT) SWITCH
WJAUDIO 8A - 21
REMOTE SWITCHES (Continued)

(2) Press firmly and evenly on the remote radio
switch until each of the switch snap features is fully
engaged in the mounting hole of the steering wheel
rear trim cover.
(3) Reconnect the steering wheel wire harness con-
nector to the connector receptacle of the remote radio
switch.
(4) Install the speed control switch onto the steer-
ing wheel. Refer to Electrical, Speed Control for the
procedures.
(5) Install the driver side airbag onto the steering
wheel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/
DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION) for the proce-
dures.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
SPEAKER
DESCRIPTION
STANDARD
The standard equipment speaker system includes
speakers in six locations. One 6.4 centimeter (2.50
inch) diameter tweeter is installed on each end of the
instrument panel top pad. One 15.2 by 22.9 centime-
ter (6 by 9 inch) full-range speaker is located in each
front door. There is also one full-range 16.5 centime-
ter (6.5 inch) diameter full-range speaker located in
each rear door.
PREMIUM
The optional premium speaker system features six
Infinity model speakers in six locations. Each of the
standard speakers is replaced with Infinity model
speakers. One 6.4 centimeter (2.50 inch) diameter
Infinity tweeter is installed on each end of the
instrument panel top pad. One 15.2 by 22.9 centime-
ter (6 by 9 inch) Infinity woofer is located in each
front door. There is also one full-range 16.5 centime-
ter (6.5 inch) diameter Infinity full-range speaker
located in each rear door. The premium speaker sys-
tem also includes an additional Infinity power ampli-
fier. The total available power of the premium
speaker system is about 180 watts.
OPERATION
STANDARD
Each of the two tweeters and four full-range speak-
ers used in the standard speaker system is driven by
the amplifier that is integral to the factory-installed
radio receiver. For complete circuit diagrams, refer to
the appropriate wiring information. The wiring infor-
mation includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and
connector repair procedures, details of wire harness
routing and retention, connector pin-out information
and location views for the various wire harness con-
nectors, splices and grounds.
PREMIUM
The six Infinity speakers used in the premium
speaker system are all driven by the radio receiver
through an Infinity power amplifier. For complete cir-
cuit diagrams, refer to the appropriate wiring infor-
mation. The wiring information includes wiring
diagrams, proper wire and connector repair proce-
dures, details of wire harness routing and retention,
connector pin-out information and location views for
the various wire harness connectors, splices and
grounds.
Fig. 17 Remote Radio Switches Remove/Install
1 - STEERING WHEEL
2 - SPEED CONTROL SWITCH
3 - SCREW
4 - DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULE
5 - REMOTE RADIO SWITCH
6 - REAR TRIM COVER
8A - 22 AUDIOWJ
REMOTE SWITCHES (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SPEAKER
Any diagnosis of the Audio system should
begin with the use of the DRB IIItdiagnostic
tool. For information on the use of the DRB
IIIt, refer to the appropriate Diagnostic Service
Manual.
Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The
wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper
wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire
harness routing and retention, connector pin-out
information and location views for the various wire
harness connectors, splices and grounds.
WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE
AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
CAUTION: The speaker output of the radio is a
ªfloating groundº system. Do not allow any speaker
lead to short to ground, as damage to the radio
may result.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Turn the radio receiver on. Adjust the balance and
fader controls to check the performance of each indi-
vidual speaker. Note the speaker locations that are
not performing correctly. Go to Step 2.
(2) Turn the radio receiver off. Turn the ignition
switch to the Off position. Disconnect and isolate the
battery negative cable. Remove the radio receiver
from the instrument panel. If the vehicle is equipped
with the Infinity speaker package, also disconnect
the wire harness connectors at the power amplifier.
Check both the speaker feed (+) circuit and return (±)
circuit cavities for the inoperative speaker location(s)
at the radio receiver wire harness connectors for con-
tinuity to ground. In each case, there should be no
continuity. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the
shorted speaker feed (+) and/or return (±) circuit(s) to
the speaker as required.
(3) If the vehicle is equipped with the Infinity
speaker package, go to Step 6. If the vehicle is
equipped with the standard speaker system, check
the resistance between the speaker feed (+) circuit
and return (±) circuit cavities of the radio receiverwire harness connectors for the inoperative speaker
location(s). The meter should read between 2 and 3
ohms (speaker resistance). If OK, go to Step 4. If not
OK, go to Step 5.
(4) Install a known good radio receiver. Connect
the battery negative cable. Turn the ignition switch
to the On position. Turn on the radio receiver and
test the speaker operation. If OK, replace the faulty
radio receiver. If not OK, turn the radio receiver off,
turn the ignition switch to the Off position, discon-
nect and isolate the battery negative cable, remove
the test radio receiver, and go to Step 5.
(5) Disconnect the wire harness connector at the
inoperative speaker. Check for continuity between
the speaker feed (+) circuit cavities of the radio
receiver wire harness connector and the speaker wire
harness connector. Repeat the check between the
speaker return (±) circuit cavities of the radio
receiver wire harness connector and the speaker wire
harness connector. In each case, there should be con-
tinuity. If OK, replace the faulty speaker. If not OK,
repair the open speaker feed (+) and/or return (±) cir-
cuit(s) as required.
(6) For each inoperative speaker location, check for
continuity between the speaker feed (+) circuit cavi-
ties of the radio receiver wire harness connectors and
the power amplifier wire harness connectors. Repeat
the check for each inoperative speaker location
between the speaker return (±) circuit cavities of the
radio receiver wire harness connectors and the power
amplifier wire harness connectors. In each case,
there should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 7. If not
OK, repair the open speaker feed (+) and/or return
(±) circuit(s) as required.
(7) Check for continuity between the two ground
circuit cavities of the power amplifier wire harness
connector and a good ground. There should be conti-
nuity. If OK, go to Step 8. If not OK, repair the open
ground circuit(s) to ground as required.
(8) Check the fused B(+) fuse for the power ampli-
fier in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 9. If not
OK, repair the shorted circuit or component as
required and replace the faulty fuse.
(9) Install the radio receiver. Connect the battery
negative cable. Check for battery voltage at the fused
B(+) fuse for the power amplifier in the junction
block. If OK, go to Step 10. If not OK, repair the
open fused B(+) circuit to the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) fuse as required.
(10) Check for battery voltage at the two fused
B(+) circuit cavities of the power amplifier wire har-
ness connector. If OK, go to Step 11. If not OK, repair
the open fused B(+) circuit(s) to the power amplifier
fuse in the junction block as required.
(11) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Turn the radio receiver on. Check for battery voltage
WJAUDIO 8A - 23
SPEAKER (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CHIME WARNING
SYSTEM
Refer to the appropriate wiring information. Con-
ventional diagnostic methods may not prove conclu-
sive in the diagnosis of the instrument cluster or the
Programmable Communications Interface (PCI) data
bus network. The most reliable, efficient and accu-
rate means to diagnose the BCM and the PCI data
bus network inputs for the chime warning system
requires the use of a DRBIIItscan tool and the
appropriate diagnostic information.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFOREATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
CHIME WARNING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
NO SEAT BELT WARNING
CHIME WITH SEAT BELT
UNBUCKLED, BUT OTHER
CHIME FEATURES OK1. Seat belt switch ground
circuit open.1. Check for continuity between the ground circuit
of the wire harness connector for the seat belt
switch and a good ground. Repair the ground
circuit, if required.
2. Seat belt switch sense
circuit open.2. Check for continuity between the seat belt
switch sense circuit of the wire harness connector
for the seat belt switch and the body wire harness
junction block connector. Repair the seat belt
switch sense circuit, if required.
3. Faulty seat belt switch. 3. Check for continuity between the ground circuit
and the seat belt switch sense circuit of the seat
belt switch pigtail wire connector. There should be
continuity with the seat belt unbuckled. Replace
the faulty seat belt, if required.
SEAT BELT WARNING
CHIME WITH SEAT BELT
BUCKLED1. Seat belt switch sense
circuit shorted.1. With the wire harness connector for the seat
belt switch and the body wire harness junction
block connector disconnected, there should be no
continuity between the seat belt switch sense
circuit and a good ground. Repair the seat belt
switch sense circuit, if required.
2. Faulty seat belt switch. 2. Check for continuity between the ground circuit
and the seat belt switch sense circuit of the seat
belt switch pigtail wire connector. There should be
no continuity with the seat belt buckled. Replace
the faulty seat belt, if required.
WJCHIME/BUZZER 8B - 3
CHIME WARNING SYSTEM (Continued)