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Video Entertainment System Remote Control Malfunction

Video Entertainment System Remote Control Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions


Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.


Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit Short to Ground Open/High Resistance Short to Voltage Signal Performance
Video Display B+ 2 1 - -
Remote Enable Control Circuit B1265 02, 3 4 5 -
DVD Audio Common Signal (-) 6 6 6 -
Left DVD Audio Signal (+) 7 7 7 -
Right DVD Audio Signal (+) 8 8 8 -
DVD Video Signal (+) 9 9 7 -
DVD Video Signal (-) 9 9 9, 10 -
Infrared Remote Signal (+) 11 11 11 -
Infrared Remote Signal (-) 11 11 11 -
Video Mode Signal B1288 02, 12 B1288 04, 12 B1288 01, 12 -
Video Bright Signal B1289 02, 13 B1289 04, 13 B1289 01, 13 -
Ground Terminal 8 - 1 - -
Ground Terminal 14 - 1 - -
1. One or both seatback displays inoperative 2. Both seatback displays inoperative 3. All infotainment devices controlled by circuit inoperative, no sound from speakers 4. One or more infotainment devices controlled by circuit inoperative 5. Power state of all infotainment devices controlled by circuit cannot be controlled by radio 6. No or distorted audio heard in wireless headphones 7. No or distorted left channel audio heard in wireless headphones 8. No or distorted right channel audio heard in wireless headphones 9. No or distorted image in seatback display 10. Serious damage to radio can occur 11. Infrared remote control inoperative 12. Seatback display mode cannot be controlled/changed 13. Seatback display brightness cannot be controlled/adjusted


Circuit/System Description

The infrared remote signal is used to transmit signals from the rear seat entertainment (RSE) remote control via pulse width modulated (PWM) signals to the radio. When a key on the remote is pressed, the remote control sends an infrared message to the infrared receiver located in the DVD display. The infrared receiver converts these infrared signals into a frequency and sends the message to the radio to perform the appropriate function. Both seatback displays contain receivers for the infrared remote, which are connected to common (+) and (-) signal circuits to the radio.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Video System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Video Entertainment System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference


Circuit Testing

Connector Repairs

Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Wiring Repairs


Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification


1. Ignition ON, Radio ON, DVD playing, verify that the Rear Seat Entertainment System audio/video functions are working properly.

2. If the Rear Seat Entertainment System is inoperative, refer to Video Entertainment System Malfunction .

3. Verify that all remote control functions are working properly.

4. If one or more, but not all of the functions on the remote control is inoperative, replace the remote control.

5. If all functions are inoperative on the remote control, test or replace the batteries.

6. Verify that all remote control functions are working properly pointing at the left and right DVD display while holding the remote control 8-10 inches from each display.


Circuit/System Testing


1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at both of the P22 seatback video displays.

2. Ignition OFF, scan tool disconnected, open driver door, wait two minutes. Test for less than 1 Ω between the infrared remote signal (-) circuits terminal 13 and ground.

3. If greater than the specified range, test the signal (-) circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the A11 radio.

4. Ignition ON, DVD playing, test for 1-4 V between the infrared remote signal (+) circuit terminal 12 and ground.

5. If less than specified range, test the signal (+) circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the A11 radio.

6. If greater than specified range, test the signal (+) circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the A11 radio.

7. Ignition OFF, reconnect the harness connector at the P22E driver seatback video display.

8. Ignition ON, DVD playing, test for 1-4 V between the infrared remote signal (+) circuit terminal 12 and ground at the P22F passenger seatback video display.

9. If not within the specified range, replace the P22E driver seatback video display.

10. If all circuits test normal, replace the P22F passenger seatback video display.


Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.


Video Display Replacement

Control Module References for radio replacement, setup, and programming