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hey y'all, so I recently purchased an 02 expedition E.B. with the mach audio system. my issue is the sub doesnt work and the sound out of the other speakers doesnt sound very clean or loud. I have heard from many people the AMP's are prone to failure so I removed mine and opened it up but I dont see anything visibly damaged and there is not burnt odor in the amp at all. Is there any other tests I can run to ensure the amp is my issue?
 
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Speaker Walk-Around Test

NOTE: To enter the speaker walk-around test or audio unit self-diagnostic mode, the audio unit must be turned on and in radio tuner mode (AM/FM).

To enter the speaker walk-around test, simultaneously press the audio unit preset buttons 3 and 6.
The speaker walk-around test stops at each speaker and applies sound to each speaker for about one to two seconds. Each speaker is tested and displayed on the audio unit in the following sequence: RF, LF, LR, RR.
The speaker walk-around test automatically continues and tests Subwoofer I and Subwoofer II for a speaker short and CD/DJ. If a speaker short exists, SPKR SHORT will be displayed. If the vehicle is not equipped with CD/DJ or if the CD/DJ is not responding, NO DJ will be displayed.

Audio Unit Self-Diagnostic Mode

NOTE: To enter the speaker walk-around test or audio unit self-diagnostic mode, the audio unit must be turned on and in radio tuner mode (AM/FM).

To enter the following tests, depress the desired preset button while in the speaker walk-around test or while in the audio unit self-diagnostic mode.
To exit the audio unit self-diagnostic mode, turn the ignition switch or the audio unit off.
If the concern remains and the fault is not detected, proceed to the Symptom Chart to continue diagnostics.
The audio unit self-diagnostic mode has five tests available:
Preset Button 1 = Audio internal/external SELF TEST. This test is an on-demand self-test. If SELF FAIL is displayed, press TUNE > to scroll view the DTCs stored. Refer to the audio unit Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index. If the system is OK, SELF PASS will be displayed.
Preset Button 2 = View/Clear continuous DTCs. NO DTCS is displayed if no DTCs are retrieved. If DTCS FOUND is displayed, press TUNE > to view the DTCs retrieved. Refer to the Audio Unit Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index. To clear all DTCs, press the EJECT button. DTCS CLEAR will be displayed.
Preset Button 3 = SIGNAL TEST. This test measures the average strength at the current tuner setting.
NOTE: Always DOCUMENT, CLEAR and CARRY OUT the audio unit on-demand self-test again.

Preset Button 4 = Software configuration level. This test queries each audio system controller for its software configuration level. SOFT LEVELS will be displayed upon completion of the query. Press TUNE > to scroll view the software configuration version level.
Preset Button 5 = DISPLAY TEST. This test will light all the audio unit display segments for five seconds. When the test is complete, DISPLAY TEST is displayed on the bezel.
 
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awesome thank you. turns out code U2008 PHONE is active and self test fails.. do you have a link to the DTC info?
 
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Sorry no link Appears there may be a short in the cell phone wiring Not sure if this will work, but try pulling fuse #31 and run the test again if nothing happens re-install fuse and hopefully someone may chime in about your problem
 
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did some digging and its supposedly due to either a bad amp or bad sub.. since no sound is coming out of the sub at all im going to go with amp because bad speakers still usually make some sort of noise. any one know if after market stereos can splice right into the existing amp and sub or will I have to buy a new amp and re-wire the whole thing?
 
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