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PINPOINT TEST F : The Siren Speaker Is Inoperative

  1. F1 CHECK THE SIREN SPEAKER FUNCTIONALITY

    • Ignition ON.
    • Activate the siren.
    • Deactivate the siren and use the loudspeaker function.

    Are both the siren and loudspeaker functions inoperative? 

    Yes  VERIFY the lighting and siren control module 20A siren fuse is OK. If OK, GO to  F3. If not OK, REFER to the OEM ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM INTRODUCTION to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.
    No  If the loudspeaker function is inoperative and the siren function operates normally, GO to  F2. If the siren function is inoperative and the loudspeaker function operates normally, CONTACT Whelen Service/Diagnostics at 1-860-526-9504, extension 8308.

  2. F2 CHECK THE MICROPHONE

    • Test the loudspeaker function with a known good microphone.

    Does the loudspeaker system operate? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new microphone.
    No  GO to  F6.

  3. F3 CHECK THE MODULE OPERATION

    • Activate the siren.
    • Listen to the lighting and siren control module.

    Does the lighting and siren control module make any audible siren sound? 

    Yes  GO to  F4.
    No  GO to  F6.

  4. F4 CHECK SIREN SPEAKER INPUT

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Siren Speaker.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Activate the siren.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C1471-1
      GFD33602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C1471-4

    Is AC voltage present? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new siren speaker. REFER to Siren Speaker .
    No  GO to  F5.

  5. F5 CHECK THE SIREN SPEAKER CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN

    • Ignition ON.
    • Disconnect: Lighting and Siren Control Module C4808B.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C4808B-1
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C1471-1
      C4808B-2
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C1471-4

    Are the resistances less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  Verify the lighting and siren control module 20A siren fuse is OK. If OK, GO to  F6. If not OK, REFER to the OEM ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM INTRODUCTION to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.
    No  REPAIR the affected circuit.

  6. F6 CHECK FOR CORRECT LIGHTING CONTROL OPERATION

    • Disconnect and inspect all the lighting and siren control module connectors and jumpers.
    • Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins as necessary
      • pushed-out-pins - install new pins as necessary
    • Reconnect the lighting and siren control module connectors and all previously disconnected exterior system connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    • Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes  CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, CONTACT Whelen Service/Diagnostics at 1-860-526-9504, extension 8308.
    No  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.
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