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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 for an open, short to ground or short to B+. If the infra-red signal circuits test normal replace audio system transceiver module.

Repair Instructions

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

* Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioning Control Module Replacement
* Audio System Transceiver Module Replacement