Audio Disc Skips

Audio disc skips

Special Tools Required
Diagnostics CD 07AAZ-SDBA100
Skip test CD 07AAZ-SDBA200 (ABEX TCD 725B)
Skip test CD 07AAZ-SDBA300 (ABEX TCD 721)

1. Confirm the vehicle tires are properly inflated.
2. Check the CD for scratches, fingerprints, and marks.

NOTE: The following test should be performed with audio unit bass and treble set to customer's listening performance. When comparing to a known-good vehicle, comparison should be performed on same model and trim level.

3. Test drive,to identify when the CD skips. The audio diagnostic CD (T/N: 07AAZ-SDBA100) can be used if the customer's CD is not available. Use tracks 10-12.

Does the CD skip?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Operation is normal.

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

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

YES - Operation is normal.

NO - Go to step 5.

NOTE: The following test should be performed with the vehicle parked and engine running.

5. Insert the diagnostic skip test CD (07AAZ-SDBA300) (ABEX TCD 721). Play tracks 2-11 and note the track number(s) where the CD starts skipping. Do the same test on a known-good vehicle.

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

YES - Operation is normal.

NO - Go to step 6.

6. Insert the diagnostic skip test CD (07AAZ-SDBA200) (ABEX TCD 725B) play tracks 7-11 and tracks 13-15 and note the track number(s) the CD starts skipping. Perform the same test on a known-good vehicle.

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

YES - Operation is normal.

NO -
- With navigation: Replace the audio disc changer.
- Without navigation: Replace the audio unit.