Taurus V6-232 3.8L (1989)
Tape Player: All Technical Service Bulletins
Radio - Controls Lock Up When In Tape Mode
RADIO-ELECTRONIC PREMIUM CASSETTE (EPC)- CONTROLS LOCK UP WHEN RADIO IS IN TAPE MODEVEHICLES WITH HIGH
LEVEL AUDIO SYSTEM (HLAS) OR JBL AUDIO SYSTEM
Article No. 89-14-12
FORD:
1989 CROWN VICTORIA, TAURUS, THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1989 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VII, SABLE, TOWN CAR
LIGHT TRUCK:
1989 BRONCO II
ISSUE:
The electronic premium cassette (EPC) radio controls may occasionally lock-up when the radio is in the "TAPE" mode. The lock-up usually
occurs under the following conditions.
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When inserting a cassette cartridge with the ignition power switch turned "OFF" and/or with the radio power switch in the "OFF
POSITION".
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When leaving a cassette cartridge inserted in the "TAPE" mode and turning the radio power switch "OFF" or the vehicle ignition
switch "OFF".
ACTION:
To clear the occasional lock-up condition, use the following procedure.
1.
While the engine is running -
a.
Turn the radio system power "OFF."
b.
Turn the radio system power "ON" using a quick motion with the switch.
2.
When the vehicle is parked -
a.
Leave the radio system power "ON."
b.
Turn the ignition switch "OFF."
c.
Turn the ignition switch "ON."
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
To prevent the lock-up condition, use the following procedure.
1.
Eject the tape prior to switching the radio system power "OFF."
2.
Do not insert tape when the vehicle ignition or radio system power is "OFF."
NOTE:
REPLACING THE RADIO WILL NOT FIX THE LOCK-UP CONDITION. ADVISING THE CUSTOMER HOW TO CLEAR AND
PREVENT THE LOCK-UP CONDITION WILL ENHANCE HIS SATIFACTION WITH THE UNIT AND ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY
SERVICE CALLS.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES:
2200
