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Speed Compensated Volume

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, 2002 GMC Yukon, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2002 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Speed Compensated Volume

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Radio/Audio System Schematics  
Definition: Volume will not compensate for road speed.
1 Did you review the Radio/Audio Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? Go to Step 2  Go to Radio/Audio System Description and Operation 
2
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Turn ON the radio.
  3. Turn ON the Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) control located on the radio.
  4. Perform a road test of the vehicle at various speeds in order to fully test the SCV. An operative SCV system will adjust the radio volume up as the vehicle speed is increased. Refer to Radio/Audio System Description and Operation  for additional information.
Does the system operate normally?
Go to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the radio.
  3. Test the vehicle speed signal circuit of the radio for an open. Refer to CIRCUIT TESTING andWIRING REPAIRS .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 4 
4 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the radio. Refer to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS and CONNECTOR REPAIRS .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 5 
5 Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 6  -
6 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2