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

B1403-FRONT LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN

B1403-FRONT LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN



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 OPEN
(X291) LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT OPEN
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER
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.

NOTE: A front door must remain open whenever checking or erasing Radio DTCs.
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: B1403-FRONT LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN?

Yes


No


2. CHECK THE LEFT FRONT SPEAKER



1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Left Front Speaker.
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 above 5.0 Ohms?

Yes


No


3. CHECK THE (X201) LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN



1. Disconnect the Radio C2 harness connector.
2. Measure the resistance of the (X201) Left Front Speaker (+) circuit between the Radio C2 connector, and the Left Front Speaker harness connector.


Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

Yes


No


4. CHECK THE (X291) LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN



1. Measure the resistance of the (X291) Left Front Speaker (-) circuit between the Radio C2 connector, and the Left Front Speaker harness connector.


Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

Yes


No