Radio Speakers - Intermittent Or Inoperative

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Article No. 89-20-7

^ ANTENNA - INOPERATIVE - SEDANS WITH FORD JBL AUDIO SYSTEM BUILT FROM 12/1/88 THROUGH 7/31/89

^ RADIO - SPEAKERS INOPERATIVE - SEDANS WITH FORD JBL AUDIO SYSTEM BUILT FROM 12/1/88 THROUGH 7/31/89

FORD: 1989 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1989 SABLE


ISSUE: Intermittent or inoperative sound from the radio speakers may be caused by the power/ audio cable for the JBL amplifier chafing and shorting out against the amplifier "L" shaped mounting bracket. This could cause fuse link "E" and fuse # 11 to blow. This condition can also cause the power antenna to become inoperative.

ACTION: Re-route the JBL power/audio cable to the outside of the JBL amplifier "L" shape mounting bracket. Refer to the following procedure for service details.

Figure 1 - Article 89-20-7:

1. Remove the rear seat back and finer.

2. Disconnect the power/audio cable as follows:

^ Unplug the cable connectors from the amplifier

^ Disconnect the ground wire

^ Remove the cable locator from the sheet metal

3. Inspect the power/audio cable for cuts or signs of chafing. Repair as required.

4. Re-route the power/audio cable to the outside of the "L" bracket as shown in Figure 1.

5. Re-connect the power/audio cable and ground wire.

6. Check fuse link "E" and fuse # 11 (20 amp) which provide power for the radio, JBL amplifier and power antenna. Replace as necessary.

7. Check radio operation.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
892007A Re-route Power/Audio 0.5 Hr.
Cable
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
19B113 46
OASIS CODES: 2200, 2900