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

B143B-MICROPHONE 1 CIRCUIT LOW



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



Possible Causes

(X712) MICROPHONE 1 IN (+) CIRCUIT OPEN
(X712) MICROPHONE 1 IN (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(X793) MICROPHONE FEED CIRCUIT OPEN
HANDS FREE MICROPHONE
RADIO

1. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC




NOTE: Verify the connection of the Hands Free Microphone harness connector.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.


Does the scan tool display B143B-MICROPHONE 1 CIRCUIT LOW as active?

Yes


No


2. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE AT THE HANDS FREE MICROPHONE



1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Hands Free Microphone harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage between the (X793) Microphone Feed circuit and ground.


Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?

Yes


No


3. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE AT THE RADIO



1. While back probing, measure the voltage between the (X793) Microphone Feed circuit and ground at the Radio C1 harness connector.


NOTE: The graphic shows the connector for reference only. Back probe the harness connector.


Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?

Yes


No


4. RESTORE THE VEHICLE CONFIGURATION


1. With the scan tool, restore the vehicle configuration.
2. Turn the ignition off, then back on.
3. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.


Does the scan tool display B143B-MICROPHONE 1 CIRCUIT LOW as active?

Yes


No


5. CHECK THE HANDS FREE MICROPHONE



1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Hands Free Microphone harness connector.
3. Connect a jumper wire between the (X793) Microphone Feed and the (X712) Microphone 1 IN (+) circuits.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.


NOTE: DTC B143C-MICROPHONE 1 CIRCUIT HIGH should display as active as a result of this test.


Does the scan tool display B143B-MICROPHONE 1 CIRCUIT LOW as active?

Yes


No


6. CHECK FOR THE (X712) MICROPHONE 1 IN (+) CIRCUIT OPEN



1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Radio C1 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the (X712) Microphone 1 IN (+) circuit between the Hands Free Microphone and Radio C1 harness connectors.


Is the resistance above 10K Ohms?

Yes


No


7. CHECK FOR THE (X712) MICROPHONE 1 IN (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND



1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X712) Microphone 1 IN (+) circuit.


Is the resistance below 10K Ohms?

Yes


No