2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics

B1463-CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN

B1463-CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN



For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.



Possible Causes

(X209) LEFT INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT OPEN
(X299) LEFT INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT OPEN
LEFT INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER

1. CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION


1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, record and erase the Amplifier DTCs.
3. Cycle the ignition switch from on to off, wait five seconds and then back to on.
4. Turn the Radio on and set the volume to 25.
5. Adjust the speakers to the front and center.
6. Using the scan tool, read the active Amplifier DTCs.


Does the scan tool display active: B1463-CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN?

Yes


No


2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE LEFT I/P SPEAKER



1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Left I/P Speaker harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Turn the Radio on and turn the volume to 25.
5. Adjust the speakers to the front and center.
6. With a Voltmeter set to read in A/C voltage, measure the voltage of the Left I/P Speaker circuits in the Left Front I/P Speaker harness connector.


Is the voltage present greater than 1 Volt?

Yes


No


3. CHECK THE (X209) LEFT I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN



1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Amplifier C1 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the (X209) Left I/P Speaker (+) circuit between the Amplifier C1 harness connector and the Left I/P Speaker harness connector.


Is the resistance below 2.0 Ohms?

Yes


No


4. CHECK THE (X299) LEFT I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN



1. Measure the resistance of the (X299) Left I/P Speaker (-) circuit between the Amplifier C1 harness connector and the Left I/P Speaker harness connector.


Is the resistance below 2.0 Ohms?

Yes


No