ACCESSORIES and EQUIPMENT Amplifier (AMP) - Electrical Diagnostics - Ram Pickup

2014 RAM 3500 HD Laramie
2014 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Amplifier (AMP) - Electrical Diagnostics - Ram Pickup
2014 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT
Amplifier (AMP) - Electrical Diagnostics - Ram Pickup
DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX

DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX
DTC Description
B1460-11 CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
B1460-12 CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY
B1460-13 CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN
B1460-92 CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - PERFORMANCE OR INCORRECT
OPERATION
B1464-00 CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER
OPERATION
B146A-11 CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
B146A-12 CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY
B146A-13 CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN
B146A-92 CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - PERFORMANCE OR INCORRECT
OPERATION
B146E-00 CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER
B146F-11 CHANNEL 4 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
B146F-12 CHANNEL 4 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY
B146F-13 CHANNEL 4 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN
B146F-92 CHANNEL 4 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - PERFORMANCE OR INCORRECT
OPERATION
OPERATION
B1478-00 CHANNEL 5 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER
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OPERATION
B147D-00 CHANNEL 6 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER
B147E-11 CHANNEL 7 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
B147E-12 CHANNEL 7 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY
B147E-13 CHANNEL 7 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN
B147E-92 CHANNEL 7 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - PERFORMANCE OR INCORRECT
OPERATION
OPERATION
B1487-00 CHANNEL 8 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER
B1488-00 CABIN EQ MISMATCH PERFORMANCE
B14B9-11 CHANNEL 9 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
B14B9-12 CHANNEL 9 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY
B14B9-13 CHANNEL 9 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN
B14B9-2B CHANNEL 9 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - WIRES SHORTED TOGETHER
B14B9-92 CHANNEL 9 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - PERFORMANCE OR INCORRECT
OPERATION
B14BE-11 CHANNEL 10 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
B14BE-12 CHANNEL 10 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY
B14BE-13 CHANNEL 10 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN
B14BE-2B B14BE-2B -CHANNEL 10 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - WIRES SHORTED
TOGETHER
B14BE-92 CHANNEL 10 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - PERFORMANCE OR
INCORRECT OPERATION
B14C3-11 CHANNEL 11 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
B14C3-12 CHANNEL 11 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY
B14C3-13 CHANNEL 11 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN
B14C3-2B B14C3-2B -CHANNEL 11 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - WIRES SHORTED
TOGETHER
B14C3-92 CHANNEL 11 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - PERFORMANCE OR
INCORRECT OPERATION
B21DD-84 SYSTEM VOLTAGE-SIGNAL BELOW ALLOWABLE RANGE
B21DD-85 SYSTEM VOLTAGE-SIGNAL ABOVE ALLOWABLE RANGE
B221F-00 AMPLIFIER INTERNAL
U0010-00 CAN INTERIOR BUS
U0011-00 CAN INTERIOR BUS OFF PERFORMANCE
U0140-00 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH BODY CONTROL MODULE
U0184-00 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH RADIO
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

B1460-11-CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
For a complete wiring diagram, refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article .
Fig. 1: Left & Right Instrument Panel Speaker Circuit Diagram

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
THEORY OF OPERATION
The Left Front Instrument Panel (I/P) (+) circuit and the Left Front (I/P) (-) circuit are outputs of the Amplifier.
The Amplifier controls and monitors these circuits for a concern when the ignition is cycled on.
For a detailed description of the Audio System, refer to DESCRIPTION .
For additional information regarding the operation of the Audio System, refer to OPERATION .
WHEN MONITORED
When the ignition is cycled on.
SET CONDITION
The Amplifier detects a shorted to ground condition on the speaker output circuit when the ignition is cycled on.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes

AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
LEFT FRONT I/P SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
1. CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION

1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase the Amplifier DTCs.
3. Cycle the ignition switch from on to off, wait five seconds and then back to on.
4. Turn the Radio.
5. Adjust the speakers to the front and center.
6. With the scan tool, read the active Amplifier DTCs.
Is this DTC active?
Yes
Go To 2
No
The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the
wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water
intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension. Repair as
necessary. If no problems are found, test complete.
Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
2. CHECK THE LEFT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER
1. With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
2. Turn the ignition off.
3. Disconnect the Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker harness connector.
5. Turn the Radio.
Does the scan tool display active: B1460-11-CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT -
CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND?
Yes
Go To 3

No
Replace the Left Instrument Panel Speaker in accordance with the Service Information. Refer
to SPEAKER, REMOVAL .
3. CHECK THE (X209) AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT
FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
2. Disconnect the Amplifier harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X209) Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker (+)
circuit.
Is the resistance below 10K Ohms?
Yes
Repair the (X209) Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker (+) circuit for a short to ground.
No
Go To 4
4. CHECK THE (X299) AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X299) Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker (-)
circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X299) Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker (-) circuit for a short to ground.
No
Replace the Amplifier in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to AMPLIFIER,
REMOVAL .
B1460-12-CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY


WHEN MONITORED
With the ignition on.
SET CONDITION
The Amplifier detects a short to battery condition on the output circuit.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIED LEFT I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
AMPLIFIED LEFT I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
LEFT I/P SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

4. Turn the Radio on and set the volume to 20.

Does the scan tool display active: B1460-12-CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT
CIRCUIT HIGH?
Yes
Go To 2
No
Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this
time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs
of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension.
2. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X209) LEFT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER (+)
CIRCUIT
2. Disconnect the Amplifier C2 harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Amplified Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker harness connector.
5. Measure the voltage between the (X209) Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker (+) circuit and ground.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
Repair the (X209) Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker (+) circuit for a short to voltage.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X299) LEFT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER (-)
CIRCUIT
1. Measure the voltage between the (X299) Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker (-) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X299) Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker (-) circuit for a short to voltage.

No
Replace the Amplifier in accordance with the Service Information.

B1460-13-CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN

WHEN MONITORED
Amplifier Bus wake-up. Amplifier reset with scan tool.
SET CONDITION
The Amplifier detects an open condition on the speaker output circuit.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIED LEFT I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT OPEN
AMPLIFIED LEFT I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT OPEN
LEFT FRONT I/P SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Is this DTC active?
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE LEFT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER
3. Turn the radio on and turn the volume to 25.
4. With a voltmeter set to read in A/C voltage, measure the voltage of the Amplified Left Front Door
Tweeter Speaker circuits in the Amplified Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker harness connector.
Is the voltage present greater than 1 volt?
Yes
Replace the Amplified Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker in accordance with the Service
Information.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X209) AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT
FOR AN OPEN


3. Measure the resistance of the (X209) Amplified Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker (+) circuit
between the Amplifier C2 harness connector and the Amplified Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker
harness connector.
Is the resistance below 2.0 Ohms?
Yes
Go To 4
No
Repair the (X209) Amplified Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker (+) circuit for an open.
4. CHECK THE (X299) AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
FOR AN OPEN
1. Measure the resistance of the (X299) Amplified Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker (-) circuit
between the Amplifier C2 harness connector and the Amplified Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker
harness connector.
Yes

No
Repair the (X299) Amplified Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker (-) circuit for an open.
B1460-92-CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - PERFORMANCE OR INCORRECT

OPERATION
WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION

This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) sets if a Direct Current (DC) offset occurs on the output channel, the
amplifier shall set a DTC after a maturity rate of four to six seconds.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION

2. Using the scan tool, record and erase the Amplifier DTCs.
6. Using the scan tool, read the active Amplifier DTCs.
Is this DTC active?
Yes

No
wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion,
corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension. Repair as necessary. If no problems
are found, test complete.
B1464-00-CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER


WHEN MONITORED
With the ignition on. Radio volume at 25 or higher.
SET CONDITION
The Amplifier detects that the output circuits are shorted together.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIED LEFT INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE AMPLIFIED
LEFT INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) (-) CIRCUIT
LEFT INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER?
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER
3. Measure the resistance of the speaker between the two terminals.
Is the resistance of the speaker less than 1 Ohm?
Yes
Replace the Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker in accordance with the Service Information.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X209) AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT,
AND THE (X299) AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER (-) CIRCUITS
FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
2. Measure the resistance between the (X209) Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker (+) circuit and the
(X299) Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker (-) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X209) Left Front Door Tweeter Speaker (+) circuit for a short to the (X299) Left
Front Door Tweeter Speaker (-) circuit.

No


WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
The Amplifier detects a shorted to ground condition on the speaker output circuit.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIED RIGHT I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
AMPLIFIED RIGHT I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
RIGHT I/P SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER
1. Using the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
3. Disconnect the Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker harness connector.
5. Turn the radio on and set the volume to 25.
Yes
Go To 3
No
Replace the Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker.

3. CHECK THE (X208) AMPLIFIED RIGHT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT


3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X208) Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker (+)
circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X208) Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker (+) circuit for a short to ground.
No
Go To 4
4. CHECK THE (X298) AMPLIFIED RIGHT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X298) Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter
Speaker (-) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X298) Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker (-) for a short to ground.
No



WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIED RIGHT I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
AMPLIFIED RIGHT I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
RIGHT I/P SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY?
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X208) AMPLIFIED RIGHT FRONT DOOR TWEETER
SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT
3. Disconnect the Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker harness connector.
5. Measure for voltage between the (X208) Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker (+) circuit
and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X208) Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker (+) circuit for a short to
voltage.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X298) AMPLIFIED RIGHT FRONT DOOR TWEETER
SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
1. Measure for voltage on the (X298) Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker (-) circuit and
ground.
Yes

Repair the (X298) Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker (-) circuit for a short to
voltage.
No


WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIED RIGHT I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT OPEN

AMPLIFIED RIGHT I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT OPEN

RIGHT I/P SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

CIRCUIT OPEN?
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER
2. Disconnect the Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker harness connector.
4. With a voltmeter set to read in A/C voltage, measure the voltage of the Amplified Right Front Door
Tweeter Speaker circuits in the Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker harness connector.
Yes
Replace the Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker in accordance with the Service
Information.
No

Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X208) AMPLIFIED RIGHT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT
FOR AN OPEN
3. Measure the resistance of the (X208) Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker (+) circuit
between the Amplifier C1 harness connector and the Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker
harness connector.
Yes
Go To 4
No
Repair the (X208) Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker (+) circuit for an open.
4. CHECK THE (X298) AMPLIFIED RIGHT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
FOR AN OPEN
1. Measure the resistance of the (X298) Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker (-) circuit
between the Amplifier C1 harness connector and the Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker
harness connector.
Yes

No
Repair the (X298) Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker (-) circuit for an open.

OPERATION
WHEN MONITORED

SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Is this DTC active?
Yes

No


WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIED RIGHT I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE AMPLIFIED RIGHT I/P
SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
AMPLIFIED RIGHT I/P SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE AMPLIFIED RIGHT FRONT DOOR TWEETER
SPEAKER
2. Disconnect the Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker.
Yes
Replace the Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker in accordance with the Service
Information.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X208) AMPLIFIED RIGHT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT,
AND THE (X298) AMPLIFIED RIGHT FRONT DOOR TWEETER SPEAKER (-) CIRCUITS
FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
2. Measure the resistance between the (X208) Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker (+)
circuit, and the (X298) Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker (-) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X208) Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker (+) circuit, and the (X298)

Amplified Right Front Door Tweeter Speaker (-) circuit for a short together.
No

B146A-11-CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
Fig. 9: Left Front & Right Front Door Speaker Circuit Diagram
WHEN MONITORED
When the ignition is cycled on.
SET CONDITION
The Amplifier detects a shorted to ground condition on the speaker output circuit when the ignition is cycled on.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

4. Turn the Radio on.
Is this DTC active?
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER
3. Disconnect the Left Front Door Speaker harness connector.
5. Turn the radio on.
Does the scan tool display active: B146A-11-CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT -
Yes
Go To 3
No

Replace the Left Front Door Speaker in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to
SPEAKER, REMOVAL .
3. CHECK THE (X201) LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO
GROUND
2. Disconnect the Amplifier harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X201) Left Front Door Speaker (+) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X201) Left Front Door Speaker (+) circuit for a short to ground.
No
Go To 4
4. CHECK THE (X291) LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO
GROUND
1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X291) Left Front Door Speaker (-) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X291) Left Front Door Speaker (-) for a short to ground.
No
Replace the Amplifier in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to AMPLIFIER,
REMOVAL .
B146A-12-CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY

WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X201) LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT
5. Measure for voltage between the (X201) Left Front Door Speaker (+) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X201) Left Front Door Speaker (+) circuit for a short to voltage.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X291) LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
1. Measure for voltage between the (X291) Left Front Door Speaker (-) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X291) Left Front Door Speaker (-) circuit for a short to voltage.
No


B146A-13-CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN
WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT OPEN
LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT OPEN
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


CIRCUIT OPEN?
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER
6. With a voltmeter set to read in A/C voltage, measure the voltage of the Left Front Door Speaker
circuits in the Left Front Door Speaker harness connector.
Yes
Replace the Left Front Door Speaker in accordance with the Service Information.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X201) LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN


3. Measure the resistance of the (X201) Left Front Door Speaker (+) circuit between the Amplifier C2
harness connector and the Left Rear Speaker harness connector.
Yes
Go To 4
No
Repair the (X201) Left Front Door Speaker (+) circuit for an open.
4. CHECK THE (X291) LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
1. Measure the resistance of the (X291) Left Front Door Speaker (-) circuit between the Amplifier C2
harness connector and the Left Front Door Speaker harness connector.
Yes

No
Repair the (X291) Left Front Door Speaker (-) circuit for an open.
B146A-92-CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - PERFORMANCE OR INCORRECT

OPERATION
WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES

Possible Causes
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Is this DTC active?
Yes

No
B146E-00-CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER

WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER
(-) CIRCUIT
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Does the scan tool display active: B146E-00-CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER
Yes
Replace the Left Front Door Speaker in accordance with the Service Information.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X201) LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT, AND THE (X291) LEFT
FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
2. Measure the resistance between the (X201) Left Front Door Speaker (+) circuit, and the (X291)
Left Front Door Speaker (-) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X201) Left Front Door Speaker (+) circuit, and the (X291) Left Front Door
Speaker (-) circuit for a short together.

No

B146F-11-CHANNEL 4 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Does the scan tool display active: B146F-11-CHANNEL 4 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT -
Yes
Go To 2
No
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
2. CHECK THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER
3. Disconnect the Right Front Door Speaker harness connector.
Yes
Go To 3
No
Replace the Right Front Door Speaker.

3. CHECK THE (X202) RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO

GROUND
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X202) Right Front Door Speaker (+) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X202) Right Front Door Speaker (+) circuit for a short to ground.
No
Go To 4
4. CHECK THE (X292) RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO
GROUND
1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X292) Right Front Door Speaker (-) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X292) Right Front Door Speaker (-) for a short to ground.
No

B146F-12-CHANNEL 4 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY

WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X202) RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT
5. Measure the voltage between the (X202) Right Front Door Speaker (+) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X202) Right Front Door Speaker (+) circuit for a short to voltage.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X292) RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
1. Measure the voltage between the (X292) Right Front Door Speaker (-) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X292) Right Front Door Speaker (-) circuit for a short to voltage.
No


B146F-13-CHANNEL 4 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN
WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT OPEN
RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT OPEN
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


CIRCUIT OPEN?
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER
6. With a voltmeter set to read in A/C voltage, measure the voltage of the Right Front Door Speaker
circuits in the Right Front Door Speaker harness connector.
Yes
Replace the Right Front Door Speaker in accordance with the Service Information.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X202) RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN


3. Measure the resistance of the (X202) Right Front Door Speaker (+) circuit between the Amplifier
C2 harness connector and the Right Front Door Speaker harness connector.
Yes
Go To 4
No
Repair the (X202) Right Front Door Speaker (+) circuit for an open.
4. CHECK THE (X292) RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
1. Measure the resistance of the (X292) Right Front Door Speaker (-) circuit between the Amplifier
C2 harness connector and the Right Front Door Speaker harness connector.
Yes

No
Repair the (X292) Right Front Door Speaker (-) circuit for an open.
B146F-92-CHANNEL 4 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - PERFORMANCE OR INCORRECT

OPERATION
WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES

Possible Causes
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Is this DTC active?
Yes

No

WHEN MONITORED
Radio volume at 25 or higher.
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR
SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST



Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER
2. Disconnect the Right Front Door Speaker.
Yes
Replace the Right Front Door Speaker in accordance with the Service Information.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X202) RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT, AND THE (X292)
RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
2. Measure the resistance between the (X202) Right Front Door Speaker (+) circuit, and the (X292)
Right Front Door Speaker (-) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X202) Right Front Door Speaker (+) circuit, and the (X292) Right Front Door
Speaker (-) circuit for a short together.

No

Fig. 17: Left Rear & Right Rear Speaker Circuit Diagram
WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
LEFT REAR SPEAKER SUBWOOFER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
LEFT REAR SPEAKER SUBWOOFER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
LEFT REAR SPEAKER SUBWOOFER

AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

5. Adjust the speakers to the rear and center.
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE LEFT REAR SPEAKER
3. Disconnect the Left Rear Speaker harness connector.
Yes
Go To 3
No
Replace the Left Rear Speaker.


3. CHECK THE (X205) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X205) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X205) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit for a short to ground.
No
Go To 4
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.
Yes
Repair the (X295) Left Rear Speaker (-) for a short to ground.
No


WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
LEFT REAR SPEAKER SUBWOOFER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
LEFT REAR SPEAKER SUBWOOFER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X205) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT
5. Measure the voltage between the (X205) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X205) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit for a short to voltage.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X295) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
1. Measure the voltage between the (X295) Left Rear Speaker (-) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X295) Left Rear Speaker (-) circuit for a short to voltage.
No


WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
LEFT REAR SPEAKER SUBWOOFER (+) CIRCUIT OPEN
LEFT REAR SPEAKER SUBWOOFER (-) CIRCUIT OPEN
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


CIRCUIT OPEN?
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE LEFT REAR SPEAKER
6. With a Voltmeter set to read in A/C voltage, measure the voltage of the Left Rear Speaker circuits
in the Left Rear Speaker harness connector.
Is the voltage present greater than 1 Volt?
Yes
Replace the Left Rear Speaker in accordance with the Service Information.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X205) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
3. Measure the resistance of the (X205) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit between the Amplifier C2

Yes
Go To 4
No
Repair the (X205) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit for an open.
4. CHECK THE (X295) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
1. Measure the resistance of the (X295) Left Rear Speaker (-) circuit between the Amplifier C2
Yes

No
Repair the (X295) Left Rear Shelf Speaker (-) circuit for an open.

OPERATION
WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIER

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Is this DTC active?
Yes

No
B1478-00-CHANNEL 5 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER

WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
LEFT REAR SPEAKER SUBWOOFER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE LEFT REAR SPEAKER
SUBWOOFER (-) CIRCUIT
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Yes
Go To 2
No
2. Disconnect the Left Rear Speaker.
Yes
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X205) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT, AND THE (X295) LEFT REAR
SPEAKER (-) CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
3. Measure the resistance between the (X205) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit, and the (X295) Left Rear
Yes
Repair the (X205) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit, and the (X295) Left Rear Speaker (-) circuit
for a short together.
No


WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE RIGHT REAR SPEAKER
3. Disconnect the Right Rear Speaker harness connector.
Yes
Go To 3
No
Replace the Right Rear Speaker.

3. CHECK THE (X206) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X206) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X206) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit for a short to ground.
No
Go To 4
4. CHECK THE (X296) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X296) Right Rear Speaker (-) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X296) Right Rear Speaker (-) for a short to ground.
No


WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X206) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT
5. Measure the voltage between the (X206) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X206) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit for a short to voltage.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X296) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
1. Measure the voltage between the (X296) Right Rear Speaker (-) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X296) Right Rear Speaker (-) circuit for a short to voltage.
No


WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT OPEN
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT OPEN
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


CIRCUIT OPEN?
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE RIGHT REAR SPEAKER
4. With a voltmeter set to read in A/C voltage, measure the voltage of the Right Rear Speaker circuits
in the Right Rear Speaker harness connector.
Yes
Replace the Right Rear Speaker in accordance with the Service Information.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X206) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
3. Measure the resistance of the (X206) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit between the Amplifier C2
harness connector and the Right Rear Speaker harness connector.

Yes
Go To 4
No
Repair the (X206) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit for an open.
4. CHECK THE (X296) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
1. Measure the resistance of the (X296) Right Rear Speaker (-) circuit between the Amplifier C2
Yes

No
Repair the (X296) Right Rear Speaker (-) circuit for an open.

OPERATION
WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Is this DTC active?
Yes

No
B147D-00-CHANNEL 6 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER

WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Does the scan tool display active: B147D-00-CHANNEL 6 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. Disconnect the Right Rear Speaker.

Yes
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X206) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT, AND THE (X296) RIGHT REAR
2. Measure the resistance between the (X206) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit, and the (X296) Right
Rear Speaker (-) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X206) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit, and the (X296) Right Rear Speaker (-)
circuit for a short together.
No

B147E-11-CHANNEL 7 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

Fig. 25: Subwoofer 1 Speaker Circuit Diagram

WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 1 (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 1 (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Is this DTC active?
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE SUBWOOFER SPEAKER
3. Disconnect the Subwoofer Speaker harness connector.
Does the scan tool display active: B147E-11-CHANNEL 7 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT -
Yes
Go To 3
No
Replace the Subwoofer Speaker.

3. CHECK THE (X300) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 1 (+) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X300) Amplified Subwoofer 1 (+) circuit.
Yes

Repair the (X300) Amplified Subwoofer 1 (+) circuit for a short to ground.
No
Go To 4
4. CHECK THE (X390) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 1 (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X390) Amplified Subwoofer 1 (-) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X390) Amplified Subwoofer 1 (-) circuit for a short to ground.
No

B147E-12-CHANNEL 7 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY


WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 1 (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 1 (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Is this DTC active?
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X300) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 1 (+) CIRCUIT

5. Measure the voltage between the (X300) Amplified Subwoofer 1 (+) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X300) Amplified Subwoofer 1 (+) circuit for a short to voltage.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X390) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 1 (-) CIRCUIT
1. Measure the voltage between the (X390) Amplified Subwoofer 1 (-) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X390) Amplified Subwoofer 1 (-) circuit for a short to voltage.
No

B147E-13-CHANNEL 7 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN


WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
REAR AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 1 (+) CIRCUIT OPEN
REAR AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 1 (-) CIRCUIT OPEN
REAR AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Is this DTC active?
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE SUBWOOFER SPEAKER
6. With a voltmeter set to read in A/C voltage, measure the voltage of the Subwoofer Speaker circuits
in the Subwoofer Speaker harness connector.
Yes
Replace the Subwoofer Speaker in accordance with the Service Information.

No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X306) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 1 (+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
3. Measure the resistance of the (X306) Amplified Subwoofer 1 (+) circuit between the Amplifier C2
harness connector and the Subwoofer Speaker harness connector.
Yes

Go To 4
No
Repair the (X306) Amplified Subwoofer 1 (+) circuit for an open.

4. CHECK THE (X396) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 1 (-) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
1. Measure the resistance of the (X396) Amplified Subwoofer 1 (-) circuit between the Amplifier C2
Yes

No
Repair the (X396) Amplified Subwoofer 1 (-) circuit for an open.

B147E-92-CHANNEL 7 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - PERFORMANCE OR INCORRECT

OPERATION
WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Is this DTC active?
Yes

No

WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 1 (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 1 (-)
CIRCUIT
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Is this DTC active?
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. Disconnect the Subwoofer Speaker.

Yes

No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X306) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 1 (+) CIRCUIT, AND THE (X396)
AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 1 (-) CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
3. Measure the resistance between the (X306) Amplified Subwoofer 1 (+) circuit, and the (X396)
Amplified Subwoofer 1 (-) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X306) Amplified Subwoofer 1 (+) circuit, and the (X396) Amplified Subwoofer
1 (-) circuit for a short together.
No


Fig. 29: Instrument Panel Center Speaker Circuit Diagram

WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIED CENTER I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
AMPLIFIED CENTER I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
CENTER I/P SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) SPEAKER
3. Disconnect the Center I/P Speaker harness connector.
Yes
Go To 3
No
Replace the Center Instrument Panel Speaker.

3. CHECK THE (X200) AMPLIFIED CENTER I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO
GROUND
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X200) Amplified Center I/P Speaker (+) circuit.
Yes

Repair the (X200) Amplified Center I/P Speaker (+) circuit for a short to ground.
No
Go To 4
4. CHECK THE (X290) AMPLIFIED CENTER I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO
GROUND
1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X290) Amplified Center I/P Speaker (-) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X290) Amplified Center I/P Speaker (-) for a short to ground.
No



WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIED CENTER I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
AMPLIFIED CENTER I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X200) AMPLIFIED CENTER I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT

5. Measure for voltage between the (X200) Amplified Center I/P Speaker (+) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X200) Amplified Center I/P Speaker (+) circuit for a short to voltage.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X290) AMPLIFIED CENTER I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
1. Measure for voltage between the (X290) Amplified Center I/P Speaker (-) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X290) Amplified Center I/P Speaker (-) circuit for a short to voltage.
No



WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIED CENTER I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT OPEN
AMPLIFIED CENTER I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT OPEN
AMPLIFIED CENTER I/P SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Does the scan tool display active: B1479-13-CHANNEL 6 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT-
CIRCUIT OPEN?
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE CENTER I/P SPEAKER
6. With a voltmeter set to read in A/C voltage, measure the voltage of the Center I/P Speaker circuits
in the Center I/P Speaker harness connector.
Yes
Replace the Center I/P Speaker in accordance with the Service Information.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X200) AMPLIFIED CENTER I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
3. Measure the resistance of the (X200) Amplified Center I/P Speaker (+) circuit between the
Amplifier C2 harness connector and the Center I/P Speaker harness connector.
Yes

Go To 4
No
Repair the (X200) Amplified Center I/P Speaker (+) circuit for an open.
4. CHECK THE (X290) AMPLIFIED CENTER I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
1. Measure the resistance of the (X290) Amplified Center I/P Speaker (-) circuit between the
Amplifier C2 harness connector and the Center I/P Speaker harness connector.
Yes

No
Repair the (X290) Amplified Center I/P Speaker (-) circuit for an open.

OPERATION
WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Is this DTC active?
Yes

No
B1487-00-CHANNEL 8 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER

WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIED CENTER I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE AMPLIFIED CENTER I/P
SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
AMPLIFIED CENTER I/P SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER-?
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF CENTER I/P SPEAKER
2. Disconnect the Center I/P Speaker.

NOTE: The graphic shows the connector for reference only. Measure at the
speaker terminals.
Yes
Replace the Center I/P Speaker in accordance with the Service Information.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X200) AMPLIFIED CENTER I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT, AND THE (X290)
AMPLIFIED CENTER I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
2. Measure the resistance between the (X200) Amplified Center I/P Speaker (+) circuit, and the
(X290) Amplified Center I/P Speaker (-) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X200) Amplified Center I/P Speaker (+) circuit, and the (X290) Amplified
Center I/P Speaker (-) circuit for a short together.
No

B1488-00-CABIN EQ MISMATCH PERFORMANCE
WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
If the Cabin Equalization Curve number message from the Body Control Module (BCM) is not the same as the

Cabin Equalization Curve number stored in the Amplifier for 10 consecutive cycles, then the Amplifier will set
this DTC.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
POSSIBLE CAUSES
NO COMMUNICATION WITH BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)
ACTIVE (BCM) DTCs
BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

2. Turn the radio on.
3. With the scan tool, erase Amplifier DTCs.
4. With the scan tool, reset the amplifier.
5. With the scan tool, read Amplifier DTCs.
Is this DTC active?
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK AMPLIFIER BUSSED INPUTS/SENSORS
1. With the scan tool in Amplifier Data Display, read the Cabin Equalization Curve number in the
Bussed Inputs and Sensors Sections.
NOTE: The Cabin EQ Curve settings in the Inputs/Sensors section should

match one another. The Cabin EQ# in the Inputs section is the
information that is received from the BCM. The Cabin EQ in the
Sensors section is the information that is Stored in the Amplifier's
memory.
Do the Cabin EQ settings match one another?

Yes
Replace the Amplifier in accordance to the service information.

No
Go To 3
3. VERIFY COMMUNICATION WITH BCM
1. With the scan tool, read the active modules on the BUS.
Does the scan tool show the BCM active on the BUS?
Yes
Go To 4
No
Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the No Response From BCM (Body
Control Module) diagnostic procedure.
4. CHECK BCM FOR ACTIVE DTCs
1. With the scan tool, erase BCM DTCs.
2. Turn the ignition off. Wait approximately 10 seconds.
4. With the scan tool, read BCM DTCs.
Are any active DTCs present?
Yes
Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
No
Replace the BCM (Body Control Module) in accordance with the Service Information.
B14B9-11-CHANNEL 9 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

Fig. 33: Left Rear & Right Rear Tweeter Speaker Circuit Diagram
WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
LEFT REAR SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Does the scan tool display active: B14B9-11-CHANNEL 9 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT -
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE LEFT REAR SPEAKER
Yes
Go To 3
No
Replace the Left Rear Speaker.

3. CHECK THE (X303) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X303) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit.
Yes

Repair the (X303) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit for a short to ground.
No
Go To 4
4. CHECK THE (X393) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X393) Left Rear Speaker (-) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X393) Left Rear Speaker (-) for a short to ground.
No

B14B9-12-CHANNEL 9 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY

WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X303) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT

5. Measure for voltage between the (X303) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X303) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit for a short to voltage.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X393) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
1. Measure for voltage between the (X393) Left Rear Speaker (-) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X393) Left Rear Speaker (-) circuit for a short to voltage.
No

B14B9-13-CHANNEL 9 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN

WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT OPEN
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT OPEN
LEFT REAR SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


CIRCUIT OPEN?
Yes
Go To 2
No
6. With a voltmeter set to read in A/C voltage, measure the voltage of the Left Rear Speaker circuits
in the Left Rear Speaker harness connector.
Yes
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X303) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
3. Measure the resistance of the (X303) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit between the Amplifier C1
Yes

Go To 4
No
Repair the (X303) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit for an open.
4. CHECK THE (X393) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
1. Measure the resistance of the (X393) Left Rear Speaker (-) circuit between the Amplifier C1
Yes

No
Repair the (X393) Left Rear Speaker (-) circuit for an open.
B14B9-2B-CHANNEL 9 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - WIRES SHORTED TOGETHER

WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
LEFT REAR SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Does the scan tool display active: B14B9-2B-CHANNEL 9 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT -
WIRES SHORTED TOGETHER?
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. Disconnect the Left Rear Speaker.

Yes
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X303) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT, AND THE (X393) LEFT REAR
3. Measure the resistance between the (X303) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit, and the (X393) Left Rear
Yes
Repair the (X303) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit, and the (X393) Left Rear Speaker (-) circuit
for a short together.
No

B14B9-92-CHANNEL 9 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - PERFORMANCE OR INCORRECT

OPERATION
WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES

Possible Causes
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Is this DTC active?
Yes

No
B14BE-11-CHANNEL 10 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND


WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Does the scan tool display active: B14BE-11-CHANNEL 10 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT -
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE SUBWOOFER SPEAKER
Yes
Go To 3
No
Replace the Subwoofer Speaker.

3. CHECK THE (X301) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (+) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X301) Amplified Subwoofer 2 (+) circuit.
Yes

Repair the (X301) Amplified Subwoofer 2 (+) circuit for a short to ground.
No
Go To 4
4. CHECK THE (X391) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X391) Amplified Subwoofer 2 (-) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X391) Amplified Subwoofer 2 (-) circuit for a short to ground.
No

B14BE-12-CHANNEL 10 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY


WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X301) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (+) CIRCUIT

5. Measure the voltage between the (X301) Subwoofer Speaker 2 (+) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X301) Subwoofer Speaker 2 (+) circuit for a short to voltage.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X391) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (-) CIRCUIT
1. Measure the voltage between the (X391) Subwoofer Speaker 2 (-) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X391) Subwoofer Speaker 2 (-) circuit for a short to voltage.
No

B14BE-13-CHANNEL 10 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN


WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (+) CIRCUIT OPEN
AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (-) CIRCUIT OPEN
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


CIRCUIT OPEN?
Yes
Go To 2
No
6. With a voltmeter set to read in A/C voltage, measure the voltage of the Subwoofer Speaker circuits
in the Subwoofer Speaker harness connector.
Yes

No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X301) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
3. Measure the resistance of the (X301) Amplified Subwoofer 2 (+) circuit between the Amplifier C1
Yes

Go To 4
No
Repair the (X301) Amplified Subwoofer 2 (+) circuit for an open.

4. CHECK THE (X391) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (-) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
1. Measure the resistance of the (X391) Amplified Subwoofer 2 (-) circuit between the Amplifier C1
Yes

No
Repair the (X391) Amplified Subwoofer 2 (-) circuit for an open.

B14BE-2B -CHANNEL 10 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - WIRES SHORTED TOGETHER


WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (-)
CIRCUIT
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Does the scan tool display active: B14BE-2B -CHANNEL 10 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT -
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER SPEAKER
2. Disconnect the Subwoofer Speaker.

Yes

No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X301) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (+) CIRCUIT, AND THE (X391)
AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (-) CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
3. Measure the resistance between the (X301) Amplified Subwoofer 2 (+) circuit, and the (X391)
Amplified Subwoofer 2 (-) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X301) Amplified Subwoofer 2 (+) circuit, and the (X391) Amplified Subwoofer
2(-) circuit for a short together.
No

B14BE-92-CHANNEL 10 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - PERFORMANCE OR INCORRECT

OPERATION
WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES

Possible Causes
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Is this DTC active?
Yes

No
B14C3-11-CHANNEL 11 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
RIGHT REAR TWEETER SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
RIGHT REAR TWEETER SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
RIGHT REAR TWEETER SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Does the scan tool display active: B14C3-11-CHANNEL 11 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT -
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK THE RIGHT REAR SPEAKER
Yes
Go To 3
No
Replace the Right Rear Speaker.

3. CHECK THE (X305) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X305) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit.
Yes

Repair the (X305) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit for a short to ground.
No
Go To 4
4. CHECK THE (X395) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X395) Right Rear Speaker (-) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X395) Right Rear Speaker (-) for a short to ground.
No

B14C3-12-CHANNEL 11 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY

WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
RIGHT REAR TWEETER SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
RIGHT REAR TWEETER SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Yes
Go To 2
No
2. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X305) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT

5. Measure for voltage on the (X305) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X305) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit for a short to voltage.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X395) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
1. Measure for voltage on the (X395) Right Rear Speaker (-) circuit and ground.
Yes
Repair the (X395) Right Rear Speaker (-) circuit for a short to voltage.
No

B14C3-13-CHANNEL 11 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN

WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
RIGHT REAR TWEETER SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT OPEN
RIGHT REAR TWEETER SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT OPEN
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


CIRCUIT OPEN?
Yes
Go To 2
No
6. With a voltmeter set to read in A/C voltage, measure the voltage of the Right Rear Speaker circuits
in the Right Rear Speaker harness connector.
Yes
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X305) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
3. Measure the resistance of the (X305) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit between the Amplifier C2
Yes

Go To 4
No
Repair the (X305) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit for an open.
4. CHECK THE (X395) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
3. Measure the resistance of the (X395) Right Rear Speaker (-) circuit between the Amplifier C2
Yes

No
Repair the (X395) Right Rear Speaker (-) circuit for an open.
B14C3-2B -CHANNEL 11 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - WIRES SHORTED TOGETHER

WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
RIGHT REAR TWEETER SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE RIGHT REAR TWEETER
SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST


Does the scan tool display active: B14C3-2B -CHANNEL 11 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT -
Yes
Go To 2
No
2. Disconnect the Right Rear Speaker.
Yes
Replace the Right Rear Speaker in accordance with the service information.
No
Go To 3
3. CHECK THE (X305) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT, AND THE (X395) RIGHT REAR
3. Measure the resistance between the (X305) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit, and the (X395) Right
Rear Speaker (-) circuit.
Yes
Repair the (X305) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit, and the (X395) Right Rear Speaker (-)
circuit for a short together.

No

B14C3-92-CHANNEL 11 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - PERFORMANCE OR INCORRECT

OPERATION
WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Is this DTC active?
Yes

No

B21DD-84-SYSTEM VOLTAGE-SIGNAL BELOW ALLOWABLE RANGE
Fig. 45: Amplifier Ground, Power & CAN1 Circuit Diagram

WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION

If the module detects that the battery voltage is less than 9.0 volts for one second.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

1. Turn the ignition on, then off, and then on again.
2. With the scan tool, read the AMPLIFIER DTCs.
Does the scan tool display active: B21DD-84-SYSTEM VOLTAGE-SIGNAL BELOW

ALLOWABLE RANGE?
Yes
Go To2
No
The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring
diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
2. CHECK THE BATTERY VOLTAGE TO THE RADIO
1. With the scan tool in Data Display, read the AMPLIFIER battery voltage.
Is the battery voltage less than 9.0 volts?
Yes
Go To 3
No
Replace the AMPLIFIER in accordance with the Service Information.

3. CHECK FOR CHARGING SYSTEM RELATED DTCS IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL
MODULE (PCM)
1. With the scan tool in ECU View, select PCM and check for any Charging System related DTCs.
Does the scan tool display any Charging System related DTCs?

Yes
Refer to DTC INDEX - 2500 HD & 3500 HD and perform the appropriate charging system
or battery DTC diagnostic procedure.
No
Replace the AMPLIFIER in accordance with the Service Information.

B21DD-85-SYSTEM VOLTAGE-SIGNAL ABOVE ALLOWABLE RANGE
Fig. 46: Amplifier Ground, Power & CAN1 Circuit Diagram


WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
If the module detects that the battery voltage is greater 16.5 volts for one second.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

1. Turn the ignition on, then off, and then on again.
2. With the scan tool, read the Amplifier DTCs.
Does the scan tool display active: B21DD-85-SYSTEM VOLTAGE-SIGNAL ABOVE

ALLOWABLE RANGE?
Yes
Go To 2
No
The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring
diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
2. CHECK THE BATTERY VOLTAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER
1. With the scan tool in Data Display, read the Amplifier battery voltage.
Is the battery voltage greater than 16.5 volts?
Yes
Go To 3
No


3. CHECK FOR CHARGING SYSTEM RELATED DTCS IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL

MODULE (PCM)
1. With the scan tool in ECU View, select PCM and check for any Charging System related DTCs.
Does the scan tool display any Charging System related DTCs?
Yes
Refer to DTC INDEX - 2500 HD & 3500 HD and perform the appropriate charging system
or battery DTC diagnostic procedure.
No

B221F-00-AMPLIFIER INTERNAL
WHEN MONITORED
SET CONDITION
The Amplifier detects a software checksum test failure.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Possible Causes
AMPLIFIER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
REPLACE THE AMPLIFIER
1. When this code is set and active, the Amplifier must be replaced.
Repair

U0010-00-CAN INTERIOR BUS

Perform the COMMUNICATION PRE-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. Refer to STANDARD

PROCEDURE .
U0011-00-CAN INTERIOR BUS OFF PERFORMANCE

PROCEDURE .
U0140-00-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH BODY CONTROL MODULE

PROCEDURE .
U0184-00-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH RADIO
WHEN MONITORED AND SET CONDITIONS
When Monitored:
This diagnostic runs continuously when the following conditions are met:
Ignition on.
Battery voltage is between 10 and 16 volts.
Body Control Module (BCM) is configured correctly.
Set Conditions:
Bus messages not received from the Radio for approximately two to five seconds.
Possible Causes
CAN BUS CIRCUITS OPEN OR SHORTED
DTCS RELATED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE, IGNITION, OR VIN MESSAGES
RADIO POWER AND GROUND
BCM NOT CONFIGURED CORRECTLY
RADIO
MODULE THAT SET THIS DTC
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
VERIFY THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS ACTIVE
NOTE: Make sure the battery is fully charged before proceeding.


2. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
Is this DTC active?
Yes
Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the No Response From Radio diagnostic
procedure.
No
Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the Stored Lost Communication DTCs
diagnostic procedure.

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DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Fig. 1: Left & Right Instrument Panel Speaker Circuit Diagram

For a detailed description of the Audio System, refer to DESCRIPTION .

When the ignition is cycled on.

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AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

1. CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION

Is this DTC active?

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Is the resistance below 10K Ohms?

Is the resistance below 10K Ohms?

B1460-12-CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY

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Fig. 2: Left & Right Instrument Panel Speaker Circuit Diagram

With the ignition on.

The Amplifier detects a short to battery condition on the output circuit.

1. CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION

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6. With the scan tool, read the active Amplifier DTCs.

Is there any voltage present?

Is there any voltage present?

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Replace the Amplifier in accordance with the Service Information.

B1460-13-CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig. 3: Left & Right Instrument Panel Speaker Circuit Diagram

Amplifier Bus wake-up. Amplifier reset with scan tool.

The Amplifier detects an open condition on the speaker output circuit.

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1. CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION

Is this DTC active?

Is the voltage present greater than 1 volt?

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1. Turn the ignition off.

Is the resistance below 2.0 Ohms?

Is the resistance below 2.0 Ohms?

Replace the Amplifier in accordance with the Service Information.

B1460-92-CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - PERFORMANCE OR INCORRECT

With the ignition on.

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CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION

1. Turn the ignition on.

Is this DTC active?

Replace the Amplifier in accordance with the Service Information.

B1464-00-CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER

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Fig. 4: Left & Right Instrument Panel Speaker Circuit Diagram

With the ignition on. Radio volume at 25 or higher.

1. CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION

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6. Using the scan tool, read the active Amplifier DTCs.

Is the resistance of the speaker less than 1 Ohm?

Is the resistance below 10K Ohms?

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Replace the Amplifier in accordance with the Service Information.

B1465-11-CHANNEL 2 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

Fig. 5: Left & Right Instrument Panel Speaker Circuit Diagram

With the ignition on.

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