MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Information and Entertainment Systems

B4 CHECK THE AM (AMPLITUDE MODULATION) SIGNAL AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT FOR CORRECT

415-00A General Information -Vehicles With AM-FM-CD-SYNC

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Yes

USE a jumper cable to temporarily ground various parts of the vehicle (examples include: engine, fenders, quarter panels, body sheet metal) to the frame. When the noise is eliminated, PROVIDE a permanent ground where necessary.

No

REPAIR the ignition system as necessary.

B4 CHECK THE AM (AMPLITUDE MODULATION) SIGNAL AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT FOR CORRECT VOLTAGE

Ignition OFF. Disconnect: Antenna C4823. Ignition ON. Operate the audio system in AM mode. Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C4823-1

Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes

GO to B7

No

GO to B5

B5 CHECK THE AM (AMPLITUDE MODULATION) SIGNAL AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Ignition OFF. Disconnect: ACM C240A. Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C4823-1

Ground

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes

GO to B6

No

REPAIR the circuit.

B6 CHECK THE AM (AMPLITUDE MODULATION) SIGNAL AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C4823-1

C240A-2

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