Chrysler Stratus Convertible. Manual — part 248

ELECTRICAL NOISE DISTORTION ONE SPEAKER

• Remove output signal connector from (*) ampli-

fier and check for short to ground on the speaker
with the distortion. Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Dia-
grams for the appropriate pin numbers.

• If shorted to ground, disconnect speaker connec-

tor and recheck from the (*) amplifier for short to
ground.

• If still shorted to ground, repair wires. Not

shorted to ground, replace speaker.

• Not shorted to ground, check speaker resistance

at (*) amplifier connector for two to five ohms.

• If resistance is OK, refer to Radio Diagnosis. If

radio checks OK, replace amplifier.

• If resistance is less than two ohms, replace

speaker. If resistance is OK, repair wires

NOTE: (*) From radio if standard system.

MECHANICAL NOISE DISTORTION

• Check trim for loose parts, and speaker attach-

ments for buzzes, repair as necessary.

• Remove speaker while still connected and listen

for distortion. If distortion remains, replace speaker.

ONE SPEAKER NON-OPERATIVE

• Remove connector from (*) amplifier and check

for two to five ohms resistance to the non-operative
speaker. Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams for the
appropriate pin numbers.

• If resistance is less than two ohms, test speaker

for resistance.

• If OK, refer to Audio Diagnostic Test Procedures.

If not OK, replace speaker.

NOTE: (*) From radio if standard system.

ALL SPEAKERS NON-OPERATIVE

• Check radio for ON state, are the display lights

on

• Radio not ON, refer to Radio Diagnosis

• Check fuses, amplifier connectors and wires for

proper connection

• Check for good ground

• Check amplifier (if equipped with premium sys-

tem), for battery voltage and ON/OFF voltage

(1) Battery voltage OK and NO voltage at the

ON/OFF terminal, check for short or open in the
ON/OFF circuit.

(2) ON/OFF voltage OK, and NO battery voltage,

check for short or open in battery circuit.

(3) Prior to replacing amplifier check fuse 5 in the

Junction Block. If not OK, replace fuse. If fuse blows
again disconnect amplifier B+ wire connector. Refer

to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams for the proper connec-
tor.

(4) If fuse still blows the problem is not the ampli-

fier. If fuse does not blow replace the amplifier.

(5) If shorted or open circuit repair as necessary.

MANUAL ANTENNA

Check for short or open circuits with an ohmmeter

once the antenna cable is disconnected from the
radio. The radio coax cable has a connector that con-
nects behind the between passenger seat and console.

(1) Continuity (less than 1 ohm) should be present

between the antenna mast and radio end pin of
antenna cable plug (Fig. 2).

(2) No continuity should be observed or a very

high resistance of several megohms between the
ground shell of the connector and radio end pin.

(3) Continuity should be observed between the

ground shell of the connector and the mounting hard-
ware in the trunk right rear quarter panel

REMOTE CD CHANGER

CD changer inoperative.
(1) The CD changer receivers its power and

ground through the radio via the DIN connector. Ver-
ify that the radio powers up and functions before pro-
ceeding.

(2) With the radio turned ON, check the radio dis-

play when pushing the MODE/EJECT button to
select the CD mode.

(a) If the display shows “- - - -”, then insert a CD

magazine in the changer.

(b) If the display shows “nocd”, then insert a CD

into the magazine.

(c) If the display shows Err “xxxx”, then check

the error message table below.

Fig. 2 Antenna Test Points

1 – BASE TEST POINT
2 – RADIO TEST POINT

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(d) If the radio only switches between AM and

FM turning modes, then perform the following:

(I) Check the connection of the DIN cable to

the CD changer and radio.

(II) If OK, then check the DIN cable at the CD

changer side.

(III) Make sure the DIN cable is connected to

the radio and radio is turned ON and operating.
Check for battery voltage at Pins 6 and 7 using
Pin 8 for ground.

(IV) If OK, then replace CD changer.
(V) If not OK, then remove DIN cable from

radio and changer. Check DIN cable for continu-
ity from connector to connector, using a ohmme-
ter on each Pin. If not OK, replace DIN cable.

(VI) If the DIN cable OK, then replace the

radio.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

DOOR MOUNTED SPEAKER

CAUTION: Do not operate the radio with speaker
leads detached. Damage to the output devices may
result.

REMOVAL

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative

remote cable (Fig. 3).

(2) Carefully, pry speaker grille away from door

trim panel (Fig. 4).

(3) Remove four speaker retaining screws.
(4) Pull speaker away from door and disconnect

wiring.

INSTALLATION

For installation reverse above procedures. Ensure

speaker is in the proper position and screws are
tight.

DIN Cable Connector

DIN CABLE PIN-OUTS

PIN 1

DATA BUS

(-)

PIN 5

AUDIO IN

(L)

PIN 2

AUDIO

GRD

PIN 6

BATTERY

PIN 3

DATA BUS

(+)

PIN 7

IGNITION

PIN 4

AUDIO IN

(R)

PIN 8

GROUND

ERROR MESSAGES

DISPLAY

EXPLANATION

WHAT TO DO

NOCD

NO DISC OR
DISCS IN
MAGAZINE

LOAD DISCS IN
MAGAZINE

- - - -

NO MAGAZINE
IN PLAYER

LOAD MAGAZINE IN
PLAYER

ERR
HOT

PLAYER
OVERHEATING

ALLOW TO COOL
DOWN

ERR EE

EE

COMMUNICATION
PROBLEM

TURN IGNITION OFF
TO RESET, CHECK
CABLE
CONNECTION. IF
OK, REPLACE
CHANGER.

ERR
E-01

DEADLOCK
PROBLEM

REPLACE
CHANGER.

ERR
E-02

DISC EJECT
PROBLEM

REPLACE
CHANGER.

ERR
E-06

ELEVATOR
PROBLEM

REPLACE
CHANGER.

ERR
E-07

MAGAZINE
EJECT
PROBLEM

CHECK THAT THE
MAGAZINE IS OK. IF
OK, REPLACE
CHANGER.

ERR

PLAY

DISCS
CANNOT PLAY

CHECK DISC
LOADING, OR TRY
ANOTHER DISC. IF
OK, REPLACE
CHANGER.

Fig. 3 Battery Negative Remote Cable Removal

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INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER

CAUTION: Do not operate the radio with speaker
leads detached. Damage to the output devices may
result.

REMOVAL

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative

remote cable.

(2) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or

suitable tool, gently pry out and remove both left and
right A-pillar trim moldings.

(3) Remove instrument panel top cover:

(a) Remove screw from right side of the top

cover.

(b) Carefully, pry up each end of top cover to dis-

engage clips (Fig. 5).

(c) Lift rear edge of top cover using a trim stick

along rear edge.

(d) While lifting rear edge slide top cover rear-

ward to disengage front clips and remove the top
cover.
(4) To

remove

speaker,

remove

two

retaining

screws. Lift up speaker and disconnect wire connec-
tor (Fig. 6).

INSTALLATION

For installation, reverse the above procedures.

MANUAL ANTENNA AND MAST

REMOVAL

(1) Inside trunk, pull the right side trunk liner

aside.

(2) Unplug antenna lead from base of antenna

body.

(3) Remove antenna mast by unscrewing mast

from antenna body. Use tape (electrical) to prevent
scratching of the mast base.

(4) Remove cap nut and adapter (Fig. 7).
(5) Pull antenna body down through the quarter

panel and remove.

INSTALLATION

For installation, reverse the above procedures.

Check that the locating tab is in-line with the slot in
the body before installing antenna. Tighten cap nut
to 7 N·m (65 in. lbs.).

RADIO

REMOVAL

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative

remote cable.

(2) Remove center bezel by pulling straight back

(Fig. 8).

(3) Remove two radio mounting screws (Fig. 9).

Fig. 4 Door Mounted Speaker

1 – FRONT DOOR SPEAKER BRACKET
2 – SPEAKER
3 – GRILLE

Fig. 5 Instrument Panel Top Cover

Fig. 6 Instrument Panel Speakers

1 – SPEAKER

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(4) Pull radio from panel and disconnect wire con-

nectors and antenna lead from radio.

(5) Remove radio from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

For installation, reverse the above procedures.

REAR QUARTER PANEL SPEAKER(S)

CAUTION: Do not operate the radio with speaker
leads detached. Damage to the output devices may
result.

REMOVAL

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative

remote cable (Fig. 3).

(2) Remove rear quarter panel speaker grille.
(3) Remove four retaining screws (Fig. 10).

(4) Disconnect wire connector and remove speaker.

INSTALLATION

For installation reverse the above procedures. Be

sure that the wire connectors are facing rearward in
vehicle, and the screws are tightened.

REMOTE AMPLIFIER

REMOVAL

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative

remote cable.

(2) Remove the right front seat. Refer to Group

23–Body, Manual Front Seat Removal and Installa-
tion.

(3) Remove the two front attaching screws and

loosen the rear retaining nut (Fig. 11) to amplifier.

Fig. 7 Antenna Mounting Removal

1 – MANUAL MAST
2 – ANTENNA NUT
3 – ADAPTER
4 – ANTENNA BASE

Fig. 8 Center Bezel Removal

Fig. 9 Radio Assembly

1 – MOUNTING SCREWS

Fig. 10 Rear Speakers

1 – SPEAKER
2 – GRILLE

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