B146B-CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW
For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.
- When Monitored:
- With the ignition on.
- Set Condition:
- The Amplifier detects a shorted to ground condition on the speaker output circuit.
| Possible Causes |
| (X201) AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND |
| (X291) AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND |
| LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER |
| AMPLIFIER |
Diagnostic Test
1. CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITIONTurn the ignition on, then off, and then on again.
With the scan tool, read Amplifier DTCs.
Does the scan tool display active: B146B-CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
2. CHECK THE (X201) AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
Disconnect the Amplifier C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (X201) Amplified Left Front Door Speaker (+) circuit.
Is the resistance below 10K ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (X201) Amplified Left Front Door Speaker (+) circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
No
- Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X291) AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
Measure the resistance between ground and the (X291) Amplified Left Front Door Speaker (-) circuit.
Is the resistance below 10K ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (X291) Amplified Left Front Door Speaker (-) for a short to ground.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
No
- Go To 4
4. CHECK OPERATION OF THE AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER
Turn the ignition off.
Reconnect and reinstall the Left Front Door Speaker.
Measure the resistance of the speaker circuit between the Amplifier C1 harness connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 10K ohms?
Yes
- Replace the Left Front Door Speaker in accordance with the service information.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.
No
- Replace the Amplifier in accordance with the service information.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST VER-1.