B146E-CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER

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

When Monitored:
With the ignition on. Radio volume at 25 or higher.
Set Condition:
The amplifier detects that the output circuits are shorted together.

Possible Causes
(X201) LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (X291) LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
LEFT FRONT 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: B146E-CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER?

Yes

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Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension.
Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure).

2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE LEFT FRONT SPEAKER

1.	Turn the ignition off.

2.	Disconnect the Left Front Speaker harness connector.

3.	Measure the resistance of the speaker between the two terminals.

NOTE: The graphic shows the connector for reference only. Measure between the speaker terminals.

Is the resistance of the speaker less than 1 Ohm?

Yes

Replace the Left Front Speaker in accordance with the Service Information.
Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure).

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3. CHECK THE (X201) LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT, AND THE (X291) LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-) CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER

1.	Disconnect the Amplifier C2 harness connector.

2.	Measure the resistance between the (X201) Left Front Speaker (+) circuit, and the (X291) Left Front Speaker (-) circuit.

Is the resistance below 10K Ohms?

Yes

Repair the (X201) Left Front Speaker (+) circuit for a short to the X291 Left Front Speaker (-) circuit.
Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure).

Replace the Amplifier in accordance with the Service Information.
Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure).

B146E-CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER

B146E-CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER

Possible Causes