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B1287




DTC B1287

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors
DTC B1287 01
- Amplifier Control Signal Circuit Short to Battery

DTC B1287 02
- Amplifier Control Signal Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B1287 04
- Amplifier Control Signal Circuit Open

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

The radio provides a remote amplifier mute output circuit to control overall muting of the remote amplifier. The amplifier receives pulse width modulated (PWM) signals on the control circuit at varying duty cycle percentages for controlling muted and unmuted functions of the amplifier. Circuitry internal to the radio monitors the remote amplifier mute circuit for faults and sets the appropriate DTC when faults are detected.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* Radio ON.
* Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The DTC will set when the radio detects a short to voltage, short to ground, or an open/high resistance in the remote radio control circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Audio amplifier functions are disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
* A history DTC will clear once 100 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Radio/Navigation System Schematics (Radio/Navigation System Schematics)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
Description and Operation

Radio/Audio System Description and Operation (Radio/Audio System)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the audio amplifier.
2. Ignition ON, radio ON, mute OFF, test for less than 1.0 V between the signal circuit terminal 7 and ground.

If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.

3. Radio ON, mute ON, test for greater than 5.0 V between the signal circuit terminal 7 and ground.

If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.

4. If all circuits test normal, replace the audio amplifier.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for Audio Amplifier and Radio replacement, setup, and programming