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

U0186-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH AUDIO AMPLIFIER

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



Possible Causes

CAN BUS CIRCUITS OPEN OR SHORTED
DTCS RELATED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE, IGNITION, OR VIN MESSAGES
AMPLIFIER POWER AND GROUND
TIPM NOT CONFIGURED CORRECTLY
AMPLIFIER
MODULE THAT SET THIS DTC

VERIFY THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS ACTIVE


NOTE: Make sure the IOD fuse is installed and the battery is fully charged before proceeding.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.


Is this DTC active?

Yes


No