Speakers - Static During Mirror Operation: Overview

NO: 08-54-98

GROUP: Electrical

DATE: Dec. 30, 1998

SUBJECT:

Static In Side Speakers And/Or Side Speaker Cuts Out When Power Outside Mirror Operates

THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.

MODELS:

1999 (BR/BE) Ram Truck

NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE POWER AUDIO AMPLIFIER (SALES CODE RCE) AND HEATED OUTSIDE POWER MIRRORS (SALES CODE GTS) BUILT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 7, 1998 (MDH 0907XX) AND NOVEMBER 3, 1998 (MDH 1103XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Static can be heard in the side speakers and/or the sound coming from the side speakers can cut out and/or in extreme cases, the radio can cut out with the radio in the FM mode when the power mirror is actuated to its end of travel.

DIAGNOSIS:

1. Turn the ignition key to the ACC. position.

2. Turn the radio ON and tune it to a FM station that has clear reception.

3. While listening to the driver side speaker, operate the driver side mirror until the mirror reaches the end of its travel. Continue operating the mirror in this position for approximately three seconds. The mirror should be operated in this fashion in all four directions.

4. If static can be heard in the side speakers and/or the sound coming from the side speakers cuts out and/or the radio cuts out, perform the Repair Procedure.

5. While listening to the driver side speaker, operate the passenger side mirror until the mirror reaches the end of its travel. Continue operating the mirror in this position for approximately three seconds. The mirror should be operated in this fashion in all four directions.

6. If static can be heard in the side speakers and/or the sound coming from the side speakers cuts out and/or the radio cuts out, perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

AR (1) 55076488AB Mirror, Heated Outside Power, Right Side
AR (1) 55076489AB Mirror, Heated Outside Power, Left Side

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No:

23-04-21-95 Replace One Remote Power Outside Mirror 0.4 Hrs.

23-04-21-96 Replace Both Remote Power Outside Mirrors 0.6 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part