Audio Disc Skips

Special Tools Required
Diagnostics CD 07AAZ-SDBA100

Audio disc skips

NOTE:
- Check the vehicle battery condition first.
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.

1. Confirm the vehicles tires are properly inflated.
2. Check the disc for scratches, fingerprints, and marks.

NOTE: The following test should be performed with audio unit bass and treble set to clients listening performance. When comparing to known-good vehicles, comparison should be performed on same model and trim level.

3. Test drive to identify when the disc skips. The audio diagnostic CD (T/N: 07AAZ-SDBA100) can be used if the client's disc is not available. Use tracks 10 to 12.

Does the CD skip?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Operation is normal.

4. Compare the client's disc that skips to a known-good vehicle under the same conditions.

Does the disc skip in the known-good vehicle under the same conditions?

YES - Operation is normal.

NO - Go to step 5.

NOTE: The following test should be performed with vehicle parked and engine running.

5. Insert the diagnostic skip test CD (T/N: 07AAZ-SDBA300) (ABEX TCD 721). Play tracks 2 to 11 and note the track number(s) when the CD starts skipping. Do the same test on a known-good vehicle.

Does the CD skip on the same track number (s) as the known-good vehicle?

YES - Operation is normal.

NO - Go to step 6.

6. Insert the diagnostic skip test CD (T/N: 07AAZ-SDBA200) (ABEX TCD 725B) play tracks 7 to 11 and tracks 13 to 15 and note the track number(s) where the CD starts skipping. Perform the same test on a known-good vehicle.

Does the CD skip on same track number(s) as the known-good vehicle?

YES - Operation is normal.

NO - Replace the audio unit.