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

B140D-REAR RIGHT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW - PREMIUM

B140D-REAR RIGHT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW - PREMIUM



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



NOTE:

There are two versions of the B140D 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 B140D-PREMIUM test. If the vehicle is not equipped with an Amplifier use the B140D-BASE test.


Theory of Operation

The (X52) Right Rear Audio (+) circuit and the (X58) Right Rear Audio (-) circuit are outputs of the Radio. The Radio controls and monitors these circuits for a concern.


Possible Causes

(X52) RIGHT REAR AUDIO(+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(X58) RIGHT REAR AUDIO(-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
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: B140D-REAR RIGHT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW?

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: B140D-FRONT RIGHT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes


No


3. CHECK THE (X52) RIGHT REAR AUDIO (+) 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 (X52) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit.


Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

Yes


No


4. CHECK THE (X58) RIGHT REAR AUDIO (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND



1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X58) Right Rear Audio (-) circuit.


Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

Yes


No