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

B1401-FRONT LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW

B1401-FRONT LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW



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


Theory of Operation

The (X201) Left Front Speaker (+) circuit and the (X291) Left Front Speaker (-) circuit are outputs of the Radio. The Radio controls and monitors these circuits for a concern.


Possible Causes

(X201) LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(X291) LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER
LEFT FRONT TWEETER
RADIO

1. CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION




NOTE: This vehicle has a Front Tweeter wired in parallel with the Front Speaker.
1. Turn the ignition on and open one of the front doors.
2. Using the scan tool, record and erase the Radio DTCs.
3. Turn the Radio on.
4. Adjust the speakers to the front and center.
5. Using the scan tool, read the active Radio DTCs.


Does the scan tool read: B1401-FRONT LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes


No


2. LEFT FRONT SPEAKERS



1. Make sure one of the front doors is still open.
2. Using the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Disconnect the Left Front Speaker harness connector from the Left Front Speaker.
5. Disconnect the Left Front Tweeter harness connector from the Left Front Tweeter.
6. Turn the ignition on.
7. Turn the radio on.
8. Using the scan tool, read the active Radio DTCs.


Does the scan tool read: B1401-FRONT LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes


No


3. LEFT FRONT SPEAKER



1. Make sure one of the front doors is still open.
2. Using the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Re-connect the Left Front Speaker harness connector to the Left Front Speaker.
5. Turn the ignition on.
6. Turn the radio on.
7. Using the scan tool, read the active Radio DTCs.


Does the scan tool read: B1401-FRONT LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes


No


4. CHECK THE (X201) LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND



1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Radio C2 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X201) Left Front Speaker (+) circuit.


Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

Yes


No


5. CHECK THE (X291) LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND



1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X291) Left Rear Speaker (-) circuit.


Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

Yes


No