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Entertainment System - General Information: Diagnosis Ford Econoline E150

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SPEAKER WALK-AROUND TEST

Note. The audio unit must be turned ON and in radio tuner mode (AM/FM) to enter the speaker walk-around test.

  1. To enter the speaker walk-around test, press preset buttons 3 and 6 (1 and 4 for ULC only) simultaneously and hold for approximately three seconds, then release.
  2. The speaker walk-around test applies sound to each speaker for about 1-2 seconds. Each speaker is tested and shown on the display in the following sequence: RF, LF, LR, RR.
  3. The speaker walk-around test automatically continues and tests. If the vehicle is not equipped with CD/DJ or if the CD/DJ is not responding, NO DJ will be displayed. To exit speaker walk-around test, turn the ignition switch OFF, turn the audio unit OFF, or preset button 1 for "DIA".

DM100i And CDX6 Speaker Walk-Around Test And Self-Diagnostic Mode

Note. The audio unit must be turned ON and in radio tuner mode (AM/FM) to enter the speaker walk-around test or the self-diagnostic mode.

The self-diagnostic mode can only be entered while in the speaker walk-around test.

  1. To enter the speaker walk-around test, press preset buttons 3 and 6 simultaneously and hold for approximately three seconds, then release.
  2. The speaker walk-around test applies sound to each speaker for about 1-2 seconds. Each speaker is tested and shown on the display in the following sequence: RF, LF, LR, RR.
  3. The speaker walk-around test automatically continues and tests. If the vehicle is not equipped with CD/DJ or if the CD/DJ is not responding, NO DJ will be displayed. To exit speaker walk-around test, turn the ignition switch OFF, turn the audio unit OFF, or preset button 1 for "DIA".
  4. The Self-Diagnostic Mode has six manual tests available: Preset button 1 = ENTER DIAGNOSTICS. This test enters diagnostics from the speaker walk-around test. Metrics are available with SEL and ON buttons indicating time played in AM/FM, Media, number of buttons pressed, etc. Preset button 2 = EEPROM BLOCK STATUS. This test shows validity of memory to calibrate clock and seek sensitivity. Preset button 3 = EXIT DIAGNOSTICS. Preset button 4 = Software configuration level. This test queries each radio system controller for its software configuration level. Preset button 5 = DISPLAY TEST. This test lights all the DM100i display segments for five seconds and then turns all segments off. Preset button 6 = RAM CONTENTS READOUT. To enter these tests, press preset button 1 while in the speaker walk-around test, then the desired preset button.
  5. To exit the Self-Diagnostic Mode, turn the ignition switch OFF or the audio unit OFF.
  6. If the concern remains and the fault is not detected, GO to «SYMPTOM CHART»(ref-210183-S38773134302005121400000) .
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B1342ECU is DefectiveAudio unitCLEAR and DOCUMENT the DTCs. CARRY OUT the self-test. REMOVE the audio unit and SEND it to an authorized Ford audio system repair facility if DTC B1342 is retrieved again. TEST the system for normal operation.
B2401Audio Tape Deck Mechanism Fault.Audio unitVERIFY that no cassette is inserted in the audio unit. CLEAR and DOCUMENT the DTCs. CARRY OUT the self-test. REMOVE the audio unit and SEND it to an authorized Ford audio system repair facility if DTC B2401 is retrieved again. TEST the system for normal operation.
B2402Audio Compact Disc/Disc Jockey Thermal Shutdown FaultAudio unitNot applicable if CDX6. CLEAR and DOCUMENT the DTCs. CARRY OUT the self-test. REMOVE the CD unit and SEND it to an authorized Ford audio system repair facility if DTC B2402 is retrieved again. TEST the system for normal operation.
B2403Audio Compact Disc/Disc Jockey Internal FaultAudio unitCLEAR and DOCUMENT the DTCs. CARRY OUT the self-test. REMOVE the CD unit and SEND it to an authorized Ford audio system repair facility if DTC B2403 is retrieved again. TEST the system for normal operation.
B2405Audio Single-Disc CD Player Thermal Shutdown FaultAudio unitCLEAR and DOCUMENT the DTCs. CARRY OUT the self-test. REMOVE the audio unit and SEND it to an authorized Ford audio system repair facility if DTC B2405 is retrieved again. TEST the system for normal operation.
B2406Audio Single-Disc CD Player Internal FaultAudio unitCLEAR and DOCUMENT the DTCs. CARRY OUT the self-test. REMOVE the audio unit and SEND it to an authorized Ford audio system repair facility if DTC B2406 is retrieved again. TEST the system for normal operation.
U2003Audio Compact Disc/Disc Jockey Is Not RespondingAudio unitIf equipped with Compact Disc/Disc Jockey, CLEAR and DOCUMENT the DTCs. CARRY OUT the self-test. REMOVE the audio unit and SEND it to an authorized Ford audio system repair facility if DTC U2003 is retrieved again. TEST the system for normal operation.
U2005Rear Audio Control Panel (RACP) Unit Is Not RespondingAudio unitNOTE: U2005 is retrieved if the rear audio control panel (RACP) is not present, disconnected, or inoperative. If inoperative, CLEAR and DOCUMENT the DTCs. CARRY OUT the self-test. INSTALL a new RACP.

AUDIO UNIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

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Scheme 1: Symptom Chart

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Scheme 3: PINPOINT TEST A: THE AUDIO UNIT IS INOPERATIVE/DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

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Scheme 4: PINPOINT TEST B: POOR RECEPTION

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Scheme 6: PINPOINT TEST C: CONTINUOUS SEEK/SCAN IN AM/FM

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Scheme 7: PINPOINT TEST D: POOR QUALITY/DISTORTED SOUND FROM ONE OR MORE SPEAKERS (NOT ALL SPEAKERS)

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Scheme 8: PINPOINT TEST E: POOR QUALITY/DISTORTED SOUND FROM ALL SPEAKERS

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Scheme 9: PINPOINT TEST F: NO SOUND FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE SPEAKERS - NOT ALL SPEAKERS

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Scheme 10: PINPOINT TEST G: NO SOUND FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE SPEAKERS - VIDEO SYSTEM OUTPUT TO THE FRONT SPEAKE

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Scheme 11: PINPOINT TEST H: NO SOUND FROM ALL OF THE SPEAKERS

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Scheme 12: PINPOINT TEST I: THE AUXILIARY AUDIO CONTROL IS INOPERATIVE/DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

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Scheme 14: PINPOINT TEST J: THE VIDEO SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE/DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

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Scheme 15: PINPOINT TEST K: THE VIDEO DISPLAY IS INOPERATIVE/DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY