Mitsubishi Grandis. Manual - part 379

RADIO AND CD PLAYER

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

54A-135

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 18: CD can Not be Inserted.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Step 1. Check that a CD has been already loaded.

Q: Has a CD been already loaded?

NO : 

Go to Step 2.

YES : 

Take out the CD (If the CD can not be 

ejected, refer to INSPECTION 
PROCEDURE 22 

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). Check that a 

CD can be inserted.

Step 2. Check how a CD is inserted.

• Ensure that the ignition switch is at "ACC" or 

"ON".

NOTE: If you try to load a CD when the ignition 
switch is at the positions other than "ACC" or "ON", 
the CD will not be inserted completely and then 
rejected.

Q: If you try to load the CD, does the CD stops halfway 

and then rejected?

YES : 

Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 22 

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.

NO : 

Go to Step 3.

Step 3. Check after the CD is loaded.
NOTE: Even though the CD is loaded, "E" (error) is 
sometimes displayed with the CD rejected because 
of vibration/shock or dew on the CD face or optical 
lens.

Q: Though the CD is inserted completely, is "E" (error) 

displayed and the CD ejected?

YES : 

Go to Step 4.

NO : 

The procedure is complete.

Step 4. Check the CD.

Check the CD for the conditions below:

• Is the CD loaded with its label facing down?

• Is the recorded face dirty or scratched?

• Is there dew on the recorded face?

Q: Is the CD in good condition?

YES : 

Go to Step 5.

NO : 

The original CD is defective. Check that a 
CD can be inserted.

Step 5. Check again using a normal CD, which is 
not dirty or scratched. 

• Load another normal CD.

• Check that the CD player recognizes and play the 

CD. 

Q: When you substitute another normal CD, is the CD 

loaded correctly?

YES : 

The original CD is defective. Check that a 

CD can be inserted.

NO : 

Replace the radio with CD player. The 
procedure is complete.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 19: No Sound. (CD only)

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Step 1. Check again using a normal CD, which is 
not dirty or scratched. 

Q:  When you substitute another normal CD, is the CD 

played normally?

YES : 

The original CD is defective. The CD player 

should sound normally.

NO : 

Go to Step 2.

Step 2. Check power supply to the CD player 
when the ignition switch is at "ACC" or "ACC".

Q: Is the radio and CD player energized when the 

ignition switch is turned to the "ACC" or "ON 
position?

YES : 

Replace the radio and CD player. The 

procedure is complete.

NO : 

Check the memory backup power supply 
circuit. Refer to Inspection Procedure 1 

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 20: CD Sound Skips.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Step 1. Check the state in which the sound on the 
CD jumps.

Q:  Does the sound jump when the car is parked?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Go to Step 4.

Step 2. Check the surface of the CD.

Q:  Are there any scratches or soiling on the CD?

YES : 

The CD is defective if there are any 

scratches. Clean the CD surface if it is dirty. 
Check that a CD sound skip is resolved.

NO : 

Go to Step 3.

Step 3. Check when replacing with a CD that can 
be played normally without any scratches or 
soiling.

Q:  Does the CD play normally when replaced with a 

CD that is not scratched or dirty and can play 
normally?

YES : 

Defective CD used. Check that a CD sound 

skip is resolved.

NO : 

Go to Step 4.

Step 4. Check by tapping the radio and CD player.
NOTE: Check by using a proper CD which is free 
from scratches, dirt or any other abnormality.

Q:  Does the sound jump when tapping the radio and 

CD player?

YES : 

Securely mount the radio and CD player. 

Check that a CD sound skip is resolved.

NO : 

Either repair or replace the radio and CD 

player. (Take the following measures if a 
servicing shop is closely).

1. Investigate in detail the state when 

the sound jumps while driving the 
car.

2. Describe the state to the service 

shop for consultation.

3. Either repair or replace the radio and 

CD player according to the 
instructions of the service shop.

 Check that a CD sound skip is resolved.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 21: Sound Quality is Poor.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Check to see that the CD can be played normally 
and that it is free of any scratches or soiling.

Replace with better sound quality CD.

Q:  Is the sound quality better replacing the CD with a 

clean CD without any scratches that can be 
played?

YES : 

Defective CD used. The sound quality 

should return to normal.

NO : 

Either repair or replace the radio and CD 
player. The sound quality should return to 
normal.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 22: CD can not be ejected.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Check the power of ignition switch "ACC".

Q:  Does the radio and CD player power turn ON when 

the ignition switch is in the "ACC" or "ON" 
position?

YES : 

Replace the radio and CD player. Check 

that a CD can be ejected normally.

NO : 

Check the power supply circuit. Refer to 
Inspection Procedure 1 

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

SPEAKER TEST

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Enter the speaker test mode according to the 
following steps:
1. Turn the Ignition switch to the "ACC" or "ON" 

position and switch off the radio and cd player.

2. Press the following buttons in that order within 

sixty seconds from step (1).
(1) Memory select "1" button
(2) "TUNE/SEEK (DOWN)" button
(3) "TUNE/SEEK (UP)" button
(4) Memory select "6" button

3. Check that the speaker, which is displayed on the 

radio panel display, sounds (If the memory select 
"6" button is pressed, the speaker will be 
changed).

4. If a button other than the memory select "6" button 

and "EJECT" button (tape or CD) is pressed, or 
the ignition switch is turned to "LOCK" (OFF) 
position, you will exit from the speaker test mode.

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Memory select button (1,6)

TUNE/SEEK button

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Front speaker and 
tweeter (LH)

Rear speaker (LH)

Illuminates

Front speaker and 
tweeter (RH)

Rear speaker (RH)

Off

Flash

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RADIO AND CD PLAYER

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Removal steps

1.

Gear shift lever knob <M/T> 
(Refer to GROUP 22A, 
Transmission Control 

P.22A-7

).

1.

Selector lever knob <A/T> (Refer 
to GROUP 23A, Transmission 
Control 

P.23A-141

).

2.

Selector lever panel (Refer to 
GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel 
Assembly 

P.52A-2

).

3.

Instrument centre panel (Refer to 
GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel 
Assembly 

P.52A-2

).

4.

Radio and CD player and bracket 
assembly

5.

Radio and CD player

6.

Bracket

Removal steps (Continued)