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

B1485-CHANNEL 8 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT HIGH

B1485-CHANNEL 8 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT HIGH



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



Possible Causes

(X301) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
(X391) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
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 rear and center.
6. Using the scan tool, read the active Amplifier DTCs.


Does the scan tool display: B1485-CHANNEL 8 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT HIGH?

Yes


No


2. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X301) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (+) CIRCUIT



1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Amplifier C2 harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage between the (X301) Amplified Subwoofer 2 (+) circuit and ground.


Is there any voltage present?

Yes


No


3. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X391) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (-) CIRCUIT



1. Measure the voltage between the (X391) Amplified Subwoofer 2 (-) circuit and ground.


Is there any voltage present?

Yes


No