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Initial System Diagnosis

^ Determine type of audio complaint.
^ Try to duplicate condition (listen to AM or FM, start vehicle, put in a good CD or cassette, test switches, etc.).
^ Refer to the Symptom Table for the appropriate diagnostic procedure(s). A Symptom Table

NOTICE TO TECHNICIANS: Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) can cause a fewer number of stations to be received in one of the three ignition suited modes. The EMI can be caused by various vehicle components. This may eliminate Engine running components, Ignition of components, etc. For example, if the same number of stations are received with the Engine running as when the Engine was off, the components active with the Engine running are not causing the interference.