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

B140F-REAR RIGHT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN - BASE



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



NOTE:

There are two versions of the B140F 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 B140F-PREMIUM test. If the vehicle is not equipped with an Amplifier use the B140F-BASE test.


Theory of Operation

The (X206) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit and the (X296) Right Rear Speaker (-) circuit are outputs of the Radio. The Radio controls and monitors these circuits for a concern.


Possible Causes

(X206) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT OPEN
(X296) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT OPEN
RADIO
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER

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: B140F-REAR RIGHT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes


No


2. CHECK THE RIGHT REAR SPEAKER



1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Right Rear 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 (X206) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN



1. Disconnect the Radio C2 harness connector.
2. Measure the resistance of the (X206) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit between the Radio C2 connector and the Right Rear Speaker harness connector.


Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

Yes


No


4. CHECK THE (X296) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN



1. Measure the resistance of the (X296) Right Rear Speaker (-) circuit between the Radio C2 connector, and the Right Rear Speaker harness connector.


Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

Yes


No