Audio System - Sounds Cuts Out With Blower ON
T00898AUDIO SOUND CUTS OUT WHEN BLOWER MOTOR OPERATES
APPLICABLE MODELS/VINs
1997 Protege with FMS audio Systems (I.D. # ) 4263) and a VIN of JM1BC14**V0132779 and lower.
NOTE:
The audio system's I.D. number is printed on the cassette door.
DESCRIPTION
The audio system's sound may cut out when the blower motor is activated. This concern is caused by a current surge transmitted to the audio unit through the harness between the audio system and the speakers. This current surge affects the audio system's IC (Integrated Circuit). The audio unit's IC is now modified to protect against current surge.
Customers complaining of this concern should have their vehicles repaired using the following procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify the concern.
2. Inspect the cassette door for the I.D. number.
^ If 4263 is printed on the door, replace the audio unit with an exchange unit.
^ If 4263 is not printed on the door, refer to the Workshop Manual for troubleshooting and repair information.
3. Verify the repair.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
This information applies to verified customer complaints on vehicles covered under normal warranty. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information.
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