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Video Entertainment System Wireless Headphone Malfunction




Video Entertainment System Wireless Headphone 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 Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit Description

The infrared transmitter is grounded and powered by the rear seat audio (RSA) module. When listening to the headphones, the infrared transmitter sends an infrared signal to the headphones. There are two channels on the headphones, channel 1 is dedicated to the video screen, and channel 2 is dedicated to the rear seat audio (RSA). The audio that is sent over the DVD and rear seat audio signal circuits is a varying AC voltage.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Video System Schematics Video System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views 1-2 Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve (M30)

Description and Operation

Video Entertainment System Description and Operation (Non-Headrest DVD Systems) Video Entertainment System (Non-Headrest DVD Systems)Video Entertainment System Description and Operation (Dual Headrest DVD Systems) Video Entertainment System (Dual Headrest DVD Systems)

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 Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Note:
Test or replace the headphone batteries before performing the circuit/system verification.

1. Turn ON the wireless headphones. Verify the power indicator lamp on the wireless headphone illuminates.

If the power indicator lamp does not illuminate, replace the wireless headphones.

2. With the Radio ON, RSA ON, and DVD playing, verify all of the headphones are working properly.

If all of the headphones are inoperative, or the sound is distorted, refer to Circuit/System Testing.

If only one of the headphones is not producing sound, or the sound is distorted, replace the appropriate set of headphones.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the infrared transmitter.

2. Test for less than 5.0 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 12 and ground.

If greater than specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Ignition ON, DVD playing, test for B+ between the infra red module control circuit terminal 4 and ground.

If less than specified value, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the rear seat audio module.

4. Ignition ON, DVD playing, test for AC voltage between the following signal circuit terminals listed below and ground.

* Left DVD audio signal (+) - terminal 1

* DVD audio common (-) - terminal 2

* Right DVD audio signal (+) - terminal 3

If AC voltage is not present, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage, short to ground, or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.

5. Ignition ON, RSA ON, test for AC voltage between the following signal circuit terminals listed below and ground.

* Left infra red audio signal (+) - terminal 9

* Infra red audio low reference (-) - terminal 10

* Right infra red audio signal (+) - terminal 11

If AC voltage is not present, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage, short to ground, or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RSA.

6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the infrared transmitter.

Repair Instructions

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

* Control Module References Control Module References for radio and RSA replacement, setup, and programming

* Audio System Transceiver Module Replacement Audio System Transceiver Module Replacement