2014 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics

B1409-REAR LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW - BASE



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



NOTE:

There are two versions of the B1409 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 B1409-PREMIUM test. If the vehicle is not equipped with an Amplifier use the B1409-BASE test.


Theory of Operation

The (X205) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit and the (X295) Left Rear Speaker (-) circuit are outputs of the Radio. The Radio controls and monitors these circuits for a concern.


Possible Causes

(X205) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(X295) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
LEFT REAR SPEAKER
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: B1409-REAR LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes


No


2. CHECK LEFT REAR 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. Disconnect the Left Rear Speaker harness connector from the Left Rear 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


3. CHECK THE (X205) LEFT REAR 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 (X205) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit.


Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

Yes


No


4. CHECK THE (X295) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND



1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X295) Left Rear Speaker (-) circuit.


Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

Yes


No