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

B140B-REAR LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN - PREMIUM

B140B-REAR LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN - PREMIUM



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



NOTE:

There are two versions of the B140B 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 B140B-PREMIUM test. If the vehicle is not equipped with an Amplifier use the B140B-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 OPEN
(X57) LEFT REAR AUDIO (-) CIRCUIT OPEN
AMPLIFIER
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: B140B-REAR LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN?

Yes


No


2. CHECK THE AMPLIFIER



1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Amplifier C1 harness connector.
3. Connect a jumper wire between the (X51) Left Rear Audio (+) circuit and the (X57) Left Rear Audio (-) circuits.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Turn the Radio on.
6. Adjust the speakers to the rear and center.
7. Using the scan tool, read the active Radio DTCs.


Does the scan tool read: B140B-REAR LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN?

Yes


No


3. CHECK THE (X51) LEFT REAR AUDIO (+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN



1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Radio C2 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of (X51) Left Rear Audio (+) circuit between the Radio C2 connector and the Amplifier C1 harness connector.


Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

Yes


No


4. CHECK THE (X57) LEFT REAR AUDIO (-) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN



1. Measure the resistance of (X57) Left Rear Audio (-) circuit between the Radio C2 connector, and the Amplifier C1 harness connector.


Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

Yes


No