Audio System - Intermittent Output: Overview
NUMBER: 08-016-04GROUP: Electrical
DATE: April 27, 2004
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. THE SOFTWARE WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A StarSCAN(TM) SOFTWARE UPDATE CD RELEASE 4.07 MAY 24, 2004.
SUBJECT:
Premium Audio System Intermittent Output
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the audio amplifier (AMP) with new software.
MODELS:
2005 (LX) 300/Magnum
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to May 10, 2004 (MDH 0510XX) equipped with a premium audio system (Sales Code RC6 or RC7).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The audio system will occasionally not produce audio for an entire ignition cycle. The radio display and controls will work normally, but no sound will be produced. This Symptom/Condition is very difficult to reproduce on demand.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a StarSCAN(TM), check the p/n of the AMP. If the p/n is 05059073AI or 05059073AK, perform the Repair Procedure. If the p/n is other than 05059073AI or 05059073AK, this SB does not apply and further diagnosis is required. The flash will change the audio amplifier to p/n 05059073AL.
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
CAUTION:
Be very careful to not interrupt the flash session. If the flash session is interrupted for any reason; loss of power to the tool, loss of communication with the tool or AMP, disconnects of any kind, may render the AMP unusable! Insure that the StarSCAN(TM) rests on a STABLE surface and that the cables are secured at both ends before beginning the flash session.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.