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TSB 23-018-06

Speaker Buzz

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Date: May 05, 2006  

Models: 2006 (DR/DH/D1) Ram Truck

Overview:
This bulletin involves adding insulating tape to the inner door and door trim panel.

Symptom/Condition:
Customers may experience a buzzing sound coming from the door area when the radio is
on.

Diagnosis:
Operate the radio with the bass and treble in the center position. The volume should be at
the # 20 position with music playing. If the condition is present, perform the Repair
Procedure.

Parts Required:

Qty.	Part No.	Description
AR	04318028	Foam Tape
AR	05019055AA	Felt tape (Flocking)

Repair Procedure: 

1.	Using the procedures outlined in Section 23 of the 2006 Ram Truck Service Information on TechCONNECT, remove the door trim panel on the door that has the condition.
2.	Remove the speaker from the inner door panel but do not disconnect the speaker wires.
3.	Operate the radio as described earlier while holding the speaker by the magnet in your hand, Listen from the side of the speaker for the buzzing sound. If the sound is coming from the speaker. The speaker requires replacing and the remainder of this procedure can be skipped. If the sound is not present, proceed to step 4.
4.	Apply three 6 inch pieces of foam tape, p/n 04318028 to the area shown on the inner door panel sheet metal. (Fig. 1).
5.	Install the water shield.
6.	Install the speaker on to the inner door panel.
7.	Carefully pry map pocket on the lower door trim panel away from the support post on the door trim panel as shown (Fig. 2).
8.	Apply a 1 inch by 1 inch square of felt tape, p/n 05019055AA to the support post to isolate the support post from the map pocket panel(Fig. 2).
9.	Install the door trim panel.

Policy:    Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

Time Allowance:

Failure Code:

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