airbag disable JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual

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)

ANTENNA BODY & CABLE
DESCRIPTION
The antenna body and cable is secured below the
fender panel by the antenna cap nut through a
mounting hole in the of the right front fender (Fig.
2). The primary coaxial antenna cable is then routed
beneath the fender sheet metal and through a entry
hole in the right cowl side panel into the interior of
the vehicle. Inside the vehicle, the primary coaxial
cable is connected to a secondary instrument panel
antenna coaxial cable with an in-line connector that
is located behind the right kick panel. The secondary
coaxial cable is then routed behind the instrument
panel to the back of the radio.
OPERATION
The antenna body and cable connects the antenna
mast to the radio. The radio antenna is an electro-
magnetic circuit component used to capture radio fre-
quency signals that are broadcast by local
commercial radio stations in both the Amplitude
Modulating (AM) and Frequency Modulating (FM)
frequency ranges. These electromagnetic radio fre-
quency signals induce small electrical modulations
into the antenna as they move past the mast. The
antenna body transfers the weak electromagnetic
radio waves induced into the rigid antenna mast into
the center conductor of the flexible primary antenna
coaxial cable. The braided outer shield of the
antenna coaxial cable is grounded through both the
antenna body and the radio chassis, effectively
shielding the radio waves as they are conducted to
the radio. The radio then tunes and amplifies the
weak radio signals into stronger electrical signals in
order to operate the audio system speakers.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ANTENNA BODY
AND CABLE
The following four tests are used to diagnose the
antenna with an ohmmeter:
²Test 1- Mast to ground test
²Test 2- Tip-of-mast to tip-of-conductor test
²Test 3- Body ground to battery ground test
²Test 4- Body ground to antenna coaxial cable
shield test.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING 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.
The ohmmeter test lead connections for each test
are shown in the illustration (Fig. 3).
Fig. 2 Antenna Body and Cable
1 - MAST
2 - BODY & CABLE
3 - CAP NUT
4 - ADAPTER
5 - RIGHT FRONT FENDER
WJAUDIO 8A - 7

(2) Touch one ohmmeter test lead to a good clean
ground point on the vehicle fender. Touch the other
test lead to the outer crimp on the antenna coaxial
cable connector under the right end of the instru-
ment panel near the right cowl side inner panel.
Check the ohmmeter reading for continuity.
(3) There should be continuity. The ohmmeter
should register less than one ohm resistance. High or
infinite resistance indicates a loose, corroded, or
damaged connection between the antenna body and
the vehicle body or between the antenna body and
the antenna coaxial cable shield. If not OK, clean the
antenna body to fender mating surfaces and tighten
the antenna cap nut to specifications.
(4) Check the resistance again with an ohmmeter.
If the resistance is still more then one ohm, replace
the faulty antenna body and cable.
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 scuff plate from the right front
door sill. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/DOOR
SILL SCUFF PLATE - REMOVAL) for the proce-
dures.
(3) Remove the trim panel from the right inner
cowl side.(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/COWL
TRIM - REMOVAL) for the procedures.
(4) Reach under the passenger side of the instru-
ment panel near the right cowl side inner panel to
disconnect the antenna coaxial cable connector by
pulling it apart while twisting the metal connector
halves (Fig. 4). Do not pull on the cable.
(5) Remove the lower rear half of the inner liner
from the right front fender wheel house. (Refer to 23
- BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT FENDER - REMOVAL)
for the procedures.
(6) Reach through the rear of the right front
fender wheel house opening to access and unseat the
antenna lead grommet from the hole in the right
cowl side outer panel.(7) Pull the antenna lead coaxial cable and connec-
tor out of the passenger compartment and into the
right front fender wheel house through the hole in
the right cowl side outer panel.
(8) Unscrew the antenna mast from the antenna
base (Fig. 5).
(9) Remove the plastic shroud from the antenna
base cap nut.
(10) Remove the antenna base cap nut using an
antenna nut wrench (Special Tool C-4816) (Fig. 6).
(11) Remove the antenna escutcheon from the
antenna base on the top of the right front fender.
(12) Lower the antenna base from the mounting
hole in the top of the right front fender.
(13) Remove the antenna base and lead from the
rear of the right front fender wheel house opening.
Fig. 4 Antenna Base and Lead Remove/Install
1 - BASE AND LEAD
2 - ESCUTCHEON
3 - MAST
4 - SHROUD
5 - CAP NUT
6 - RIGHT FRONT FENDER
7 - GROMMET
8 - CONNECTOR
WJAUDIO 8A - 9
ANTENNA BODY & CABLE (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)

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)

(4) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connectors and the antenna coaxial cable connector
from the receptacles on the rear of the radio receiver.
(5) Remove the radio receiver from the instrument
panel.
INSTALLATION
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) Position the radio receiver to the instrument
panel.
(2) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connectors and the antenna coaxial cable connector
to the receptacles on the rear of the radio receiver.
(3) Install the four mounting screws. Tighten the
screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).(4) Install the center upper bezel onto the instru-
ment panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL - INSTALLATION) for the procedures.
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
RADIO NOISE SUPPRESSION
GROUND STRAP
DESCRIPTION
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and Electro-
Magnetic Interference (EMI) noise suppression is
accomplished primarily through circuitry internal to
the radio receivers. These internal suppression
devices are only serviced as part of the radio receiver.
External suppression devices that are used on this
vehicle to control RFI or EMI noise include the fol-
lowing:
²Radio antenna base ground
²Radio receiver chassis ground wire or strap
²Engine-to-body ground strap(s)
²Exhaust system-to-body and transmission
ground strap (4.7L engines only)
²Resistor-type spark plugs
²Radio suppression-type secondary ignition wir-
ing.
For more information on the spark plugs and sec-
ondary ignition components, refer to Ignition System
in Ignition System.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - ENGINE-TO-BODY GROUND
STRAP
(1) Remove the screw that secures the engine-to-
body ground strap eyelet to the lower plenum panel
(Fig. 13) or (Fig. 14).
(2) On models with a 4.0L engine, remove the nut
that secures the engine-to-body ground strap eyelet
to the stud on the right rear side of the engine cyl-
inder head.
(3) On models with a 4.7L engine, remove the two
nuts that secure the engine-to-body ground strap eye-
lets to the studs on the right and left rear sides of
the engine intake manifold.
(4) Remove the engine-to-body ground strap eye-
let(s) from the stud(s) on the engine.
(5) Remove the engine-to-body ground strap from
the engine compartment.
Fig. 12 Radio Remove/Install
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
2 - SCREW (4)
3 - RADIO RECEIVER
8A - 18 AUDIOWJ
RADIO (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)

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)

inputs to or receive outputs from the BCM must also
be checked. The most reliable, efficient, and accurate
means to diagnose the BCM, the PCI data bus net-
work, and the electronic modules that provide inputs
to or receive outputs from the BCM requires the use
of a DRBIIItscan tool and the appropriate diagnostic
information. The DRBIIItscan tool can provide con-
firmation that the PCI data bus network is func-
tional, that all of the modules are sending and
receiving the proper messages over the PCI data bus,
and that the BCM is receiving the proper hard wired
inputs and responding with the proper hard wired
outputs needed to perform its many functions.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING 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.
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING 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.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the instrument panel fuse cover.(Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER DISTRIBUTION/FUSE
COVER - REMOVAL).
(3) Access and disconnect the instrument panel
wire harness connectors from the BCM (Fig. 3).
(4) Remove the mounting screws (Torx T-20) that
secure the BCM to the JB.(5) Pull the BCM straight out towards the dash
panel far enough to disconnect the integral BCM to
JB connector.
(6) Remove the BCM.INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING 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.
(1) Position the Body Control Module (BCM) to its
mounting location (Fig. 3).
(2) Align the terminal pins of the BCM connector
with the connector on the JB.
(3) Engage the BCM integral connector into the
JB.
(4) Install the four screws. Tighten the screws to
2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
Fig. 3 Body Control Module Remove/Install
1 - JUNCTION BLOCK
2 - SCREWS (4)
3 - BODY CONTROL MODULE
4 - FUSE COVER LOCATOR CHANNELS
5 - FUSE COVER MOUNTING SLOTS
6 - INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE HARNESS CONNECTORS
WJELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES 8E - 5
BODY CONTROL MODULE (Continued)