Audio/Video Disc Player Adapter - Audio or Video Inoperative or Degraded Quality
Audio/Video Player Adapter - Audio or Video Malfunction
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructionsprovides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The audio/video adaptor allows the connection of audio and video signals from an external device such as a camcorder, video game console or MP3 player to the rear seat entertainment system. The middle jack is for left audio (white), the right jack is for right audio (red), and the left jack is for video (yellow). The system requires standard RCA cables to connect your external device to the RCA jacks. The auxiliary audio and video circuits are connected to the radio.
Diagnostic Aids
Verify the external audio or video device is operating normally before performing this diagnostic procedure.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Video System Schematics Video System Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views Connector End Views By Name
Description and Operation
Video Entertainment System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References Programming and Relearningfor scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
Important: Verify the DVD player in the radio is operating normally before performing this diagnostic procedure. If there is any problems with operating the DVD player, refer to Symptoms - Entertainment Symptoms - Entertainment
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the radio.
2. Ignition ON, test for less then 1 volt between the appropriate signal circuit terminals listed below and ground.
* Auxiliary audio left signal (+) - terminal 1
* Auxiliary audio right signal (+) - terminal 2
* Auxiliary audio drain wire (-) - terminal 9
* Auxiliary video signal (+) - terminal 8
* Auxiliary video drain wire (+) - terminal 16
• If greater then specified range, test the circuit for a short to voltage.
3. Test for infinite resistance between the terminals listed below and ground.
* Auxiliary audio left signal (+) - terminal 1
* Auxiliary audio right signal (+) - terminal 2
* Auxiliary audio drain wire (-) - terminal 9
* Auxiliary video signal (+) - terminal 8
* Auxiliary video drain wire (+) - terminal 16
• If less then the specified value, test the circuit for a short to ground.
4. Test for less then 5 ohm between the terminals on the radio X3 harness connector and the external terminals on the audio/video adaptor listed below:
* Auxiliary audio left signal (+) - terminal 1 and the inside of the center (white) jack
* Auxiliary audio right signal (+) - terminal 2 and the inside of the right (red) jack
* Auxiliary audio drain wire (-) - terminal 9 and the outside of both the center (white), and the right (red) jacks
* Auxiliary video signal (+) - terminal 8 and the inside of the left (yellow) jack
* Auxiliary video drain wire (+) - terminal 16 and the outside of the left (yellow) jack
• If greater then the specified value, test the circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the adaptor.
5. If all circuits test normal, replace the radio.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Audio/Video Disc Player Adapter Replacement
* Control Module References Programming and Relearningfor Radio replacement, setup, and programming