Video Entertainment System Remote Control Inoperative

Video Entertainment System Remote Control Inoperative

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Testing

Important: Test or replace the remote batteries before performing the circuit/system test.

1. Verify the system works with a known good remote

• If the known good remote operates properly, replace the suspect remote.

2. Operate the radio and turn on the rear seat audio (RSA). Verify the remote headphones operate normally.

• If the remote headphones do not operate properly, go to Video Entertainment System Wireless Headphone Inoperative. Video Entertainment System Wireless Headphone Inoperative

3. Install a scan tool, monitor the button presses in the radio data display. Verify the radio responds to the remote when the buttons are pressed.

• If the radio does not respond, test the remote infra-red signal circuits between the radio and the rear audio controller for an open, short to ground or short to B+.

4. Ignition OFF, Disconnect the video display harness connector. Ignition ON, test for voltage on the infra-red power circuit.

• If voltage is not present, test or repair open or short to ground on the infra-red power circuit.

5. Test the infra-red signal circuits between the video display and the rear seat audio controller for an open, short to ground or short to B+.

• If all circuits test normal, replace the video display screen.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure. Verification Tests

* Control Module References for radio replacement, setup, and programming
* Second Seat Audio Control Replacement
* Video Display Replacement