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

B140A-REAR LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT HIGH - PREMIUM

B140A-REAR LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT HIGH - PREMIUM



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



NOTE:

There are two versions of the B140A DTC test. In order to select the proper test you must know if the vehicle is equipped with an Amplifier. If the vehicle is equipped with an Amplifier use the B140A-PREMIUM test. If the vehicle is not equipped with an Amplifier use the B140A-BASE test.


Theory of Operation

The (X51) Left Rear Audio (+) circuit and the (X57) Left Rear Audio (-) circuit are outputs of the Radio. The Radio controls and monitors these circuits for a concern.


Possible Causes

(X51) LEFT REAR AUDIO (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
(X57) LEFT REAR AUDIO (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
RADIO

1. CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION


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 rear and center.
5. Using the scan tool, read the active Radio DTCs.


Does the scan tool read: B140A-REAR LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT HIGH?

Yes


No


2. CHECK THE AMPLIFIER



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 Amplifier C1 harness connector from the Amplifier.
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: B140A-REAR LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT HIGH?

Yes


No


3. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X51) LEFT REAR AUDIO (+) CIRCUIT



1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Radio C2 harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage between ground and the (X51) Left Rear Audio (+) circuit.


Is there any voltage present?

Yes


No


4. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X57) LEFT REAR AUDIO (-) CIRCUIT



1. Measure the voltage between ground and the (X57) Left Rear Audio (-) circuit.


Is there any voltage present?

Yes


No