Chrysler 1998 Voyager, Service Manual, Page: 406 / 1938

TEST 2
Test 2 checks the antenna for an open circuit as
follows:
(1) Unplug the antenna coaxial cable connector
from the radio chassis.
(2) Connect one ohmmeter test lead to the tip of
the antenna mast. Connect the other test lead to the
center pin of the antenna coaxial cable connector.
(3) Continuity should exist (the ohmmeter should
only register a fraction of an ohm). High or infinite
resistance indicates damage to the base and cable
assembly. Replace the faulty base and cable, if
required.
TEST 3
Test 3 checks the condition of the vehicle body
ground connection. This test should be performed
with the battery positive cable removed from the bat-
tery. Disconnect both battery cables, the negative
cable first. Reconnect the battery negative cable and
perform the test as follows:
(1) Connect one ohmmeter test lead to the vehicle
fender. Connect the other test lead to the battery
negative post.
(2) The resistance should be less than (1) ohm.
(3) If the resistance is more than (1) ohm, check
the braided ground strap connected to the engine and
the vehicle body for being loose, corroded, or dam-
aged. Repair the ground strap connection, if required.
TEST 4
Test 4 checks the condition of the ground between
the antenna base and the vehicle body as follows:
(1) Connect one ohmmeter test lead to the vehicle
fender. Connect the other test lead to the outer crimp
on the antenna coaxial cable connector.
(2) The resistance should be less then (1) ohm.
(3) If the resistance is more then (1) ohm, clean
and/or tighten the antenna base to fender mounting
hardware.
AUDIO SYSTEM
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS,
REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
RADIO
If the vehicle is equipped with remote radio
switches located on the backs of the steering wheel
spokes, and the problem being diagnosed is related to
one of the symptoms listed below, be certain to check
the remote radio switches and circuits as described
in this group, prior to attempting radio diagnosis or
repair.
•
Stations changing with no remote radio switch
input
•
Radio memory presets not working properly
•
Volume changes with no remote radio switch
input
•
Remote radio switch buttons taking on other
functions
•
CD player skipping tracks
•
Remote radio switch inoperative.
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to
Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS,
REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
CAUTION: The speaker output of the radio is a
“floating ground” system. Do not allow any speaker
lead to short to ground, as damage to the radio
may result.
Fig. 7 Antenna Tests
8F - 4 AUDIO SYSTEMS
NS
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)