Audio System C03.
01
Table of Contents
System Overview
Terms and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
Premium Speaker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502
Premium Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503
Components
Component Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600
Component Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700
Radio Does Not Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 701
Radio Does Not Shut Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702
Output Troubleshooting (front and rear speakers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703
Subwoofer Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 704
Poor Reception with RAMI Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705
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500 — Terms and Abbreviations
Cabin CAN—A proprietary datalink connecting certain ECUs on the vehicle, specifically the CGW, MSF, SAM
Cab and SAM Chassis.
CAN—Controller Area Network
CAN ID—The identifier for a specific message, which also contains the source address of the sending ECU
communicating on the J1939 datalink.
CGW—Central Gateway
Datalink—A collection of wires, connecting system components, through which data is transmitted.
Diagnostic CAN—Datalink that runs from the diagnostic connector to the CGW.
ECU— Electronic Control Unit, typically connected to a datalink.
Multiplexing—Sending multiple electronic messages through the same signal path at the same time—in this
case, through the CAN buses.
SAM—Signal Detect and Actuation Module
SAM Cab—Signal Detect and Actuation Module Cab ("SAM Cabin"); this ECU controls mainly cab-related func-
tionality. See G02.04 — SAM Cab for more information.
501 — General Information
The audio system includes the antenna, satellite antenna, antenna multiplexer, radio head unit, speakers, and
wiring. The radio head unit is located on the dash in the B-Panel. The front speakers are located in the driver
and passenger doors. The SAM Cab provides BAT and GND to the radio from connector X3 on pins 11 and 19.
502 — Premium Speaker System
The premium speaker system, available in the raised roof sleeper cab, has speakers mounted in the sleeper roof
halo above the upper bunk. There is a subwoofer mounted below the lower bunk. On the sleeper control panel
there is a bunk sleeper shut off sub bus switch to turn off the rear speakers and the subwoofer.
503 — Premium radios
There are two premium radios available for the Cascadia, the Freightliner premium radio (746-1AG), which
requires the premium speaker system to be installed, and the Delphi premium radio (746–1AN). The Delphi pre-
mium radio is connected to the J1939 datalink for additional troubleshooting capabilities. It is connected to the
J1939 datalink through pins 3 (J1939+) and 4 (J1939–) on the radio connector. The Delphi premium radio also
requires a digital satellite audio antenna (78C-003) for XM satellite radio service. The antenna is mounted be-
hind the vehicle dash, and feeds up the right-hand A-Pillar and is mounted behind the center storage bin above
the vehicle dash.
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600 — Component Locations
1 2
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1. Radio 2. SAM Cab
Fig. 1, Component Locations
601 — Component Details
SAM Cab Connector X3
3 2 1
6 5 4
9 8 7
12 11 10
15 14 13
18 17 16
21 20 19
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Pin Circuit Description
9 295SW Amplifier Power, ACC
11 295B Radio, BAT
17 GND3 Amplifier Power, GND
19 GND Radio, GND
Table 1, SAM Cab Connector X3
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SAM Cab Connector X10
3 2 1
6 5 4
9 8 7
12 11 10
15 14 13
18 17 16
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Pin Circuit Description
10 295A Radio, ACC
Table 2, SAM Cab Connector X10
Radio Connector
16 12 8 4
13 9 5 1
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Pin Circuit Description
1 95AR+ Speaker Signal, Aft, Right
2 95AR– Speaker Return, Aft, Right
3 J1939+ J1939+ (Delphi premium radio only)
4 J1939– J1939– (Delphi premium radio only)
5 95FR+ Speaker Signal, Forward, Right
6 95FR– Speaker Return Forward, Right
7 — —
8 295A Radio Accessory Supply
9 95FL+ Speaker Signal, Forward, Left
10 95FL– Speaker return, Forward, Left
11 295E Subwoofer Power
12 295A Radio Accessory Supply
13 95AL+ Speaker Signal, Aft, Left
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Radio Connector
16 12 8 4
13 9 5 1
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Pin Circuit Description
14 95AL– Speaker Return, Aft, Left
15 295B Radio Power Supply
16 GND Ground
Table 3, Radio Connector
Subwoofer Connector
3 9
1 7
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Pin Circuit Description
1 GND3 General Ground 3
2 295SW Amplifier Power, ACC
3 295E Subwoofer Power
4 95AL+ Speaker Signal, Aft, Left
5 95AL– Speaker Return, Aft, Left
6 95AR+ Speaker Signal, Aft Right
7 95AR– Speaker Return, Aft, Right
8 — —
9 — —
Table 4, Subwoofer Connector
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700 — Diagnostic Tools Required
• Digital Multimeter
701 — Radio Does Not Turn On
NOTE: If the radio display does not illuminate, or the radio does not shut off when the key is turned
off, refer to 702 — Radio Does Not Shut Off.
1. Test the voltage on the radio connector.
1.1 Remove the radio from the dash.
1.2 Measure the voltage across pins 15 and 16 on the radio connector.
Does the voltage read 12V?
YES! Install a test radio. If the test radio turns on, replace the suspect radio. Also, check the wiring at the
SAM Cab and at the radio. Verify that there is not a loose wire causing an intermittent problem.
NO ! Go to test 2.
2. Check output from the SAM Cab.
Measure the voltage between terminals X3.11 and X3.19 on the SAM Cab.
Does the multimeter read 12V?
YES! Go to test 3.
NO ! Check fuse F8. Replace it if it is blown.
3. Perform a continuity test between the following terminal pairs:
• SAM Cab X3.11 – Radio connector terminal 15
• SAM Cab X3.19 – Radio connector terminal 16
Is there low resistance?
YES! Check all connectors and perform a functional test to determine if the problem is intermittent.
NO ! Repair the affected harness.
702 — Radio Does Not Shut Off
1. Check accessory input.
1.1 Remove the radio from the dash.
1.2 Measure the voltage between terminals 16 and 8 when the key is in the ON position, and the ACC
position.
Does the multimeter measure 12V at both key positions?
YES! Connect all connectors and perform a functional test to determine if the problem is intermittent.
NO ! Go to test 2.
2. Measure output from SAM Cab.
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2.1 Measure the voltage between SAM Cab connector X10.18 and vehicle ground when the key is in the
ACC position, and the ON position.
2.2 Check that the voltage at both key positions.
Does SAM Cab connector X10.18 read 12V?
YES! Go to test 3.
NO ! Go to test 4 if X10.18 does not measure 12V with the key in the ACC position, or the ON position.
Go to test 5 if X10.18 does not measure 12V with the key in the ACC position.
3. Perform a continuity test between the following terminal pairs:
• SAM Cab connector X10.18 and radio connector terminal 8
• SAM Cab connector X3.19 and radio connector terminal 16
Is there low resistance?
YES! Connect all connectors and perform a functional test to determine if the problem is intermittent.
NO ! Repair the affected harness.
4. Verify that interlocks are met with the starter system BAT input.
4.1 Attach the negative probe of the multimeter to vehicle ground.
4.2 Attach the positive probe of the multimeter to SAM Cab connector X13.7.
4.3 With the key in the ACC and the ON position, measure the voltage between X13.7 and ground.
Does the multimeter measure 12V for both key positions?
YES ! Check all connectors and harnesses for a loose connection or an intermittent break. Troubleshoot
the ignition switch for a defect. If X10.18 is still inactive when the key is in the ACC and the ON position, in-
stall a test SAM Cab and retest. If the errors cannot be duplicated, replace the SAM Cab.
NO !
Perform a continuity test between SAM Cab X13.7 and terminal A on the ignition switch. Repair the
harness if low resistance is not found.
5. Verify that interlocks are met with the starter system ACC input.
5.1 Attach the negative probe of the multimeter to vehicle ground.
5.2 Attach the positive probe of the multimeter to SAM Cab connector X13.5.
5.3 With the key in the ACC position, measure the voltage between X13.5 and ground.
Does the multimeter measure 12V?
YES ! Check all connectors and harnesses for a loose connection, or an intermittent break. Troubleshoot
the ignition switch for a defect. If X10.18 is still inactive when the key is in the ACC or ON position, install a
test SAM Cab and retest. Verify that SAM Cab connector X10.18 measures 12V when the key is in the ACC
position. If the errors cannot be duplicated, replace the SAM Cab.
NO !
Perform a continuity test between SAM Cab X13.5 and terminal E on the ignition switch. Repair the
harness if low resistance is not found.
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703 — Output Troubleshooting (front and rear speakers)
1. Check the voltage at the radio connectors.
If there is no sound coming from the speakers, first make sure that the fader, balance, and volume control is
properly adjusted. For units with rear speakers, adjust the radio settings to output audio to the rear speak-
ers (adjust 2-speaker mode to 4-speaker mode). Make sure that the sleeper mute button is not open.
1.1 Turn on the radio and tune it to a station with clear sound.
1.2 Adjust the fader and balance to isolate each speaker, and verify that they are working.
1.3 Check the following terminal pairs for the suspect speaker:
• Radio connector 9, 10 (front left)
• Radio connector 5, 6 (front right)
• Radio connector 13, 14 (rear left)
• Radio connector 1, 2 (rear right)
1.4 Measure the AC voltage of the terminal pair.
Does the multimeter read 0 to 1V AC voltage (depending on the volume)?
YES! Go to test 2.
NO ! Install a test radio and retest. If the failure is not duplicated, replace the radio.
2. Test the speaker resistance.
2.1 Remove the radio connector from the back of the radio.
2.2 Select the terminal pair for the suspect speaker:
• Radio connector 9, 10 (front left)
• Radio connector 5, 6 (front right)
• Radio connector 13, 14 (rear left)
• Radio connector 1, 2 (rear right)
2.3 Measure the resistance of the terminal pair.
Does the resistance measure 3 to 10 ohms?
YES! Connect all connectors and test for an intermittent problem. Make sure all connectors are free of
corrosion, and harnesses are secure and not pinched.
NO ! Go to test 3.
3. Perform a continuity test on the terminal pairs for the suspect speaker.
• Radio terminal 9 – Left door speaker terminal A
• Radio terminal 10 – Left door speaker terminal B
• Radio terminal 5 – Right door speaker terminal A
• Radio terminal 6 – Right Door speaker terminal B
• Radio terminal 13 – Bunk sleeper shut off terminal 2
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• Bunk sleeper shut off terminal 1 – Left sleeper speaker terminal A
• Left sleeper speaker terminal B – Radio terminal 14
• Radio terminal 1 – Bunk sleeper shut off terminal 4
• Bunk sleeper shut off terminal 6 – Right sleeper speaker terminal A
• Right sleeper speaker terminal B – Radio terminal 2
Is there low resistance?
YES! Go to test 4.
NO ! Repair the affected harness.
4. Check speaker resistance.
4.1 Remove the connector at the suspect speaker.
4.2 Measure the resistance across the speaker terminals.
Does the resistance measure between 3 to 10 ohms?
YES! Repair or replace the speaker leads.
NO ! Replace the speaker.
704 — Subwoofer Troubleshooting
1. Check for BAT power.
1.1 Connect the negative probe of the multimeter to the vehicle ground.
1.2 Turn the key to the ACC or the ON position.
1.3 Turn the radio on.
1.4 Insert a conducting probe into the following subwoofer connector pins:
• Subwoofer connector pin 2 and ground
• Subwoofer connector pin 3 and ground
1.5 Measure the voltage.
Does the voltage measure 12V across both terminal pairs?
YES ! Go to test 2.
Subwoofer pin 2 is not 12V ! Go to test 3.
Subwoofer pin 3 is not 12V ! Go to test 4.
2. Check accessory amplifier power.
2.1 Insert a conducting probe into SAM Cab terminal X3.9.
2.2 With the key in the ACC or ON position, measure the voltage between X3.9 and ground.
Does the voltage measure 12V?
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NOTE: If the battery level is too low, the LVD functionality will shut off the amplifier power. Ensure the bat-
tery is charged to avoid LVD behavior.
YES! Perform a continuity test between SAM Cab connector X3.9 and subwoofer connector pin 2. Repair
the affected harness if continuity is not found.
NO ! Check if fuse F9 is blown and replace as necessary. If fuse F9 is not blown, verify the starter inter-
locks are met for the SAM Cab to activate the amplifier power. Ssee 702 — Radio Does Not Shut Off,
step 4 and 5. If the starter interlocks have been met, replace relay 9.
3. Check subwoofer power.
With the radio ON (key in ACC or ON position), measure the voltage between subwoofer connector pin 3
and ground.
Does the multimeter read 12V?
YES! Go to test 5.
NO ! Measure the voltage between the radio connector pin 11 and ground. If 12V is measured from the
radio, perform a continuity test between radio connector pin 11 and subwoofer connector pin 3. Repair the
harness if an open circuit is found.
4. Check AC voltage at the subwoofer.
4.1 Insert a conducting probe into the subwoofer connector to measure the AC voltage of the following
terminals and ground:
• Subwoofer connector 4 – ground
• Subwoofer connector 5 – ground
• Subwoofer connector 6 – ground
• Subwoofer connector 7 – ground
4.2 Depending on the volume the AC voltage for all terminals should be about 0 to several volts.
Is there AC voltage?
YES! Go to test 6.
NO ! Replace the subwoofer.
5. Measure subwoofer resistance.
Using conducting probes, measure the resistance on the subwoofer connector between pin 4 and 5 and pin
6 and 7.
Is the resistance within 3 to 10 ohms?
YES! Check the speaker leads and repair or replace as necessary.
NO ! Replace the speaker.
705 — Poor Reception with RAMI Antenna
1. Perform a whip antenna test.
1.1 Remove the antenna from the bracket on the side of the vehicle.
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1.2 Verify that each whip antenna has a good connection/solder joint at the ferrule end of the antenna.
1.3 Remove the antenna cap. If required, make a small cut in the heat shrink to expose the wire. Do not
allow the wire to come out of the slot and uncoil.
NOTE: The wire is coated with an insulting material. Before performing a continuity test, if required,
lightly sand the coiled wire end to expose a small "uncoated" portion near the tip of the antenna.
1.4 Using the multimeter, measure for continuity on the antenna ferrule to the tip of the coiled wire at the
opposite end of the antenna. Twist and flex the bottom portion of the antenna to make sure there is
not an intermittent break.
Is there low resistance?
YES! Go to test 2.
NO ! Replace the whip antenna.
2. Troubleshoot the antenna brackets.
2.1 Check for a good grounding from the antenna brackets to the chassis ground.
2.2 Remove the radio from the dash.
2.3 Remove the AM/FM antenna from the back of the radio.
2.4 Remove the plastic cover from the antenna bracket.
2.5 Connect one probe of the multimeter to the chassis ground and touch the other probe to the an-
tenna bracket.
2.6 Measure for continuity.
Is there low resistance?
YES! Go to test 3.
NO ! Repair the bracket as necessary. Check all connections from the bracket to the chassis ground.
Look for corrosion that may be building around the bracket.
3. Troubleshoot the cable assembly.
3.1 Remove the bracket from the cab wall.
3.2 Remove the mounting base from the bracket and unscrew the antenna cable from the base.
3.3 Perform the following continuity tests with the antenna cable and the AM/FM cable:
• Connect one probe of the multimeter to the outer connector of the antenna cable. Touch the
other probe to the outer connector of the AM/FM cable. There should be continuity.
• Remove the probe from the outer connector of the AM/FM cable. Touch the probe to the cen-
ter conductor of the AM/FM cable. There should be no continuity.
• Remove the probe from the outer connector of the antenna cable. Touch the probe to the cen-
ter conductor of the antenna cable. There should be continuity.
Do any of the tests fail?
YES ! Look at the cables from the multiplexer box out to the brackets. Look for damage, such as pinched
or crushed cables. Check the connections to the dash harness at the cable break, and make sure the con-
nections are secure.
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NO ! Go to test 4.
4. Troubleshoot the multiplexer box.
4.1 Disconnect the cables from the multiplexer to the the cable break connections.
4.2 Disconnect the AM/FM cable from the radio.
4.3 Perform a continuity test on the passenger- and driver-side antenna cables and the AM/FM cable.
• Connect one probe of the multimeter to the outer connector of the antenna cable. Touch the
other probe to the outer connector of the AM/FM cable. There should be continuity.
• Remove the probe from the outer connector of the AM/FM cable; touch the probe to the center
conductor of the AM/FM cable. There should be no continuity.
• Remove the probe from the outer connector of the antenna cable; touch the probe to the cen-
ter conductor of the antenna cable. There should be continuity.
Do any of the tests fail?
YES! Replace the multiplexer box
NO ! Continue troubleshooting. Search for corroded connectors and pinched cables. Install a test multi-
plexer box to verify results.
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