Audio Disc Skips

Special tools required
- Diagnostics CD 07AAZ-SDBA100
- Skip test CD 07AAZ-SDBA200
- Skip test CD 07AAZ-SDBA300

Audio disc skips

NOTE:
- Check the vehicle battery condition first.
- Always check the connectors for poor connection or loose terminals.

1. Confirm the vehicles tires are properly inflated.
2. Check the client's disc for scratches and fingerprints.

NOTE: The following test should be done with the audio unit bass and treble set to the client's listening settings. When comparing to known-good vehicles, do the comparison on the same model and trim level.

3. Test-drive the vehicle to identify when the client's disc skips. The audio diagnostic CD (T/N 07AAZ-SDBA100) can be used if the client's CD is not available; use tracks 10-12.

Does the disc skip?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Operation is normal.

4. Compare the client's CD that skips to a known-good vehicle under the same conditions.

Does the disc skip in the known-good vehicle under the same conditions?

YES - The disc player operation is normal, the problem is with the client's disc.

NO - Go to step 5.

NOTE: Do the following test with vehicle parked and the engine running.

5. Insert the diagnostic skip test CD (T/N 07AAZ-SDBA300). Play tracks 2-11, and note on which track number(s) where the disc starts skipping. Do the same test on a known-good vehicle.

Does the disc skip on the same track(s) as the known-good vehicle?

YES - Operation is normal.

NO - Go to step 6.

6. Insert the diagnostic skip test CD (T/N 07AAZ-SDBA200). Play tracks 7-11 and tracks 13-15 and note on which track number(s) the disc starts skipping. Do the same test on a known-good vehicle.

Does the disc skip on the same track number(s) as the known-good vehicle?

YES - Operation is normal.

NO - Replace the audio unit.