Speakers - Whine During Cassette Player Use

98-010

February 17, 1998

Applies To: 1998 Passport - Thru VIN 4S6C...W4413504

Speakers Whine During Cassette Player Use

SYMPTOM

A whining noise comes from the speakers when you use the cassette player. The noise gets louder as engine speed increases.

PROBABLE CAUSE

A power wire in the instrument panel wire harness is routed too close to the radio.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Install a noise suppression plate on top of the radio.

PARTS INFORMATION

Radio Noise Suppression Plate:
P/N 8-97202-291-0, H/C 5792866

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation number: 010101

Flat rate time: 0.3 hour

Failed part: P/N 8-97124-982-5
H/C 5648100

Defect code: 042

Contention code: F06

Template ID: 98-010A

Skill level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Write down the radio station presets.

2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

3. On vehicles with A/T, move the shift lever to "L."





4. Remove the lower cluster assembly.





5. Remove the audio unit (the radio, and if equipped, the CD changer or CD player).





6. Peel off the backing from the radio noise suppression plate, and press the plate (adhesive side down) onto the top of the radio in the exact location shown.

NOTE:
Covering the vent holes on top of the radio does not affect radio performance or durability.

7. Reinstall the audio unit and the lower cluster assembly.

8. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

9. Reset the clock, and enter the radio station presets.