Entertainment System: Overview Pontiac Aztek I

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

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1. 2. Lack of communication may be due to a partial malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit or due to a total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition.
2. 4. The symptom list in Symptoms will determine the correct diagnostic procedure to use.
3. 5. The presence of DTCs which begin with "U" indicate some other module is not communicating. The specified procedure will compile all the available information before tests are performed.

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

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1. 2. Clear all DTCs and cycle the ignition in order to verify that the DTC did not falsely set.
2. 3. Clear all DTCs after the repair procedure is complete.

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

2. This step verifies that the DTC is still present.

3. This step isolates the fault condition.

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The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

3. Due to current limiting capabilities in the module, an antenna cable shorted to ground could still show 1200-1800 mV.

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

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1. 2. Clear all DTCs and radio theft information. Cycle the ignition in order for the radio to learn the VIN.
2. 3. Clear all DTCs after the repair procedure is complete.

Symptoms - Entertainment

Important

1. Perform the «DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM»(ref-181063-S06957457272005073000000) before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following conditions are true: There are no DTCs set. The control module(s) can communicate via the serial data link.
2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to «RADIO/AUDIO SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION»(ref-181063-S10985481042005073000000) .

Radio/Audio System Description and Operation

The entertainment system on this vehicle is configured with either a base or an uplevel system. Both the base and uplevel systems contain a radio, antenna, speakers, and on some vehicle lines an audio amplifier and/or rear seat audio (RSA).

The uplevel system differs from the base level system by providing the customer with enhanced audio system features. Some of those features may include the radio data system (RDS), extended range speakers, an audio amplifier, or an uplevel amplifier, rear seat audio (RSA), video entertainment system and a remote playback device.

The following list shows the radios available for this vehicle

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1. Uplevel Radio (U1N) - AM/FM Stereo, Cassette with Programmable Equalizer and RDS
2. Uplevel Radio (U1P) - AM/FM Stereo, CD with Programmable Equalizer and RDS
3. Uplevel Radio (U1Q) - AM/FM Stereo, Cassette, CD with Programmable Equalizer, Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System and RDS
4. Uplevel Radio (UC6) - AM/FM, Integral Multi Disc CD Changer (IMCX) with Programmable Equalizer, Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System and RDS

Each item in the list below represents topics covered in detail below.

1. AM/FM Reception
2. Antenna
3. Audio Amplifier
4. Theft Deterrent
5. Integral Multi Disc CD Changer (IMDX)
6. Remote Playback Device
7. Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
8. Radio Data System (RDS)
9. Steering Wheel and Tailgate Audio Controls
10. Tape/CD Player Error Messages