Ford COUGAR 1968 Shop Manual page 736

GROUP 16
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Ventilating, Heating, And Accessories
with parking brakes applied and trans-
mission selector lever in neutral or
park, check the radio receiver for im-
proper ground.
I F NOT OK
Repair or replace faulty wheel stat-
ic collector, as required.
Remove orange loop lead of tester
from the car antenna. Unplug the an-
tenna lead wire from radio, plug the
yellow test-lead (marked radio) into
the radio and tune in a signal between
1000 and 1400 KC. If a strong signal
is heard, the antenna is faulty.
IF NOT OK
Make sure hood bonding clip or re-
ceiver ground is properly grounded.
Repair or replace damaged parts as
required.
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Check for a faulty ignition coil con-
denser with the use of known .good
condenser.
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Check for loose antenna lead in
cable or antenna.
IF NOT OK
IF NOT OK
Repair or replace faulty antenna.
Connect antenna lead in cable pro-
perly. Install antenna securely.
If no tone or weak tone is heard,
disconnect the speaker from the radio
set. Plug the lead (marked Test Speak-
er) into the radio. Tune radio between
1000 and 1400 KC. If a strong signal
(tone is heard from tester) speaker
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STEREO TAPE PLAYER
IF NOT OK
If radio problems are encountered
on a Stereosonic Tape Player
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AM
RADIO combination, refer to Radio
Diagnosis and Testing for the required
diagnosis procedures.
Replace faulty condenser.
IF OK
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Check for a faulty regulator con-
denser with the use of a known good
condenser.
IF N O T O K
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defective. If a strong tone is not
heard, the radio is defective. Increase
radiovolume to test speaker for rattles.
Operate fader (if so equipped) to de-
termine speaker at fault.
PERFORMANCE CONDITIONS
I F NOT OK
.Stereo Tape Player Operates
But Integral Radio Does Not
Operate
Replace faulty condenser.
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Check speaker and lead for defects.
Repair or replace speaker (as required)
if a strong signal (tone) is heard from
tester or if the speaker rattles. Re-
pair or replace radio (as required) if
a strong signal (tone) is not heard
from tester.
Verify the complaint. Make sure
owner knows how to operate the stereo
tape player-radio controls properly.
Check for a faulty constant voltage
choke with a known good choke.
IF NOT OK
IF NOT OK
NOISE CONDITIONS
Replace faulty constant voltage
choke.
Explain the operation of the stereo
tape player-radio controls to the own-
er, as required.
Noisy Reception-Engine Not
Running
Verify the complaint. With the en-
gine ignition turned off visually check
for loose connections at the battery,
antenna leads, speaker leads and radio
receiver.
IF NOT OK
Remove and disassemble alternator.
Check for faulty alternator condenser.
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Check the insertion and release of
the.fape cartridge(s) for a binding .or
sticking condition. Check for a bent,
distorted or damaged cartridge..
IF NOT OK
Replace faulty condenser.
IF NOT OK
Repair or replace damaged lead
wires. Tighten lead wires.
I F OK
Check for a faulty constant voltage
choke w i t h a known good choke.
IF NOT OK
Noisy Reception-Engine Running,
Vehicle In Motion
Replace faulty cartridge,
if
required.
If cartridge does not release, remove
and service stereo tape player-radio
unit.
Verify the complaint. Check for
Noisy Reception-Engine Run~ning
Vehicle Not in Motion as outlined un-
der Noise Conditions..
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I F . N O T OK
Refer to Performance Conditions-
Basic Radio and check the radio as
noted under Radio Is Inoperative Or
Has Weak Reception.
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I F NOT OK
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Replace faulty constant voltage
choke.
Replace or repair faulty or damag-
ed parts, as required.
Noisy Reception-Engine Running,
Vehicle Not In Motion
Repair or replace radio c:mpohents,
as required.
Verify the complaint. Start the en-
gine, operate the engine at idle speed
Check wheel static collector for da-
mage or improper installation.