Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual — part 487

RADIO WITH TAPE PLAYER AND CD PLAYER

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TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART

M1544004900321

SYMPTOMS

INSPECTION
PROCEDURE

REFERENCE PAGE

When power switch is turned "ON," no power is available

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P.54A-120

No sound. <vehicles with amplifier>

2

P.54A-125

No sound from one speaker. <vehicles without amplifier>

3

P.54A-130

No sound from one speaker. <vehicles with amplifier>

4

P.54A-149

Noise

Noise is present while moving
(AM).

5

P.54A-165

Noise is present while moving
(FM).

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P.54A-166

Sound mixed with noise, only at
night (AM).

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P.54A-167

Noise is overpowering both AM
and FM.

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P.54A-167

Excessive noise on AM and FM. 9

P.54A-168

Noise is detected with engine
running.

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P.54A-169

Noise Appears during vibration
or shocks.

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P.54A-170

Noise sometimes appears on
FM during traveling.

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P.54A-172

Constant noise.

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P.54A-172

Radio

There is noise but no reception
for both AM and FM or no sound
from AM, or no sound from FM.

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P.54A-173

Poor reception.

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P.54A-173

Distortion on AM and/or FM.

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P.54A-174

Distortion on FM only.

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P.54A-175

Using the auto select function,
too few automatic stations are
selected.

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P.54A-175

Preset stations are erased.

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P.54A-176

CD player, CD auto changer

CD can not be inserted.

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P.54A-178

No sound (CD only).

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P.54A-179

CD sound skips.

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P.54A-179

Sound quality is poor.

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P.54A-180

CD cannot be ejected.

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P.54A-180

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: When Power Switch is Turned "ON," no Power is Available.

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Radio and Tape Player Power Supply Circuit

AC204170

CONNECTORS : D-06, D-28

DJ

D-06

D-28

AC204173

CONNECTORS : D-208, D-221

BJ

D-208

D-221

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CIRCUIT OPERATION
Power is supplied to the radio and CD player when
the ignition switch is in the "ACC" position or "ON"
position. When the ignition is switched on, the radio
and CD player will return to the previous state when
the ignition was switch off at the last time.

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The cause is probably a faulty radio and CD player
power supply circuit system circuit.

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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• Damaged wiring harness or connector.

• Malfunction of the radio and CD player.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tool:

• MB991223: Harness set

STEP 1. Check to see that the radio and CD player is
energized when the power switch is turned ON.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" position.
(2) Turn ON the radio and CD player power switch.
Q: Is the radio and CD player energized when the power

switch is turned ON?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Go to Step 5.

STEP 2. Check radio and CD player connector D-06 for
loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals
pushed back in the connector.
Q: Are radio and CD player connector D-06 in good

condition?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer

to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection

P.00E-2

. If the power switch is turned on, the radio

and CD player should operate normally.

AC204170

CONNECTOR : D-06

CS

HARNESS SIDE

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7

2
8

10

11

5

13

6

14

12

4

9

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STEP 3. Check the wiring harness between radio and CD
player connector D-06 (terminal 11) and the battery.
NOTE: After inspecting intermediate connector D-28, inspect
the wire. If intermediate connector D-28 is damaged, repair or
replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspec-
tion

P.00E-2

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Q: Is the wiring harness between radio and CD player

connector D-06 (terminal 11) and battery in good
condition?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. If the power switch is

turned on, the radio and CD player should operate
normally.

STEP 4. Check the installation condition of the radio and
CD player.
NOTE: The radio and CD player are grounded to the instru-
ment panel center reinforcement directly.
Q: Are the radio and CD player installed correctly?

YES : Repair or replace the radio and CD player. If the

power switch is turned on, the radio and CD player
should operate normally.

NO : Install the radio and CD player properly. If the power

switch is turned on, the radio and CD player should
operate normally.

AC204188

CONNECTORS: D-06, D-28

D-28

D-06

BK

D-28

2 3

27

32

28

33

16

15

4 5

19

18

29

17

34

7 8

35

22

21

9 10

30

36

31

37

25

24

23

6

20

1

14

26

11

13

12

38

D-06

1
7

2
8

10

11

5

13

6

14

12

4

9

3

HARNESS SIDE