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B1485

B1485-CHANNEL 8 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT HIGH


B1485 - Channel 8 Audio Speaker Output Circuit High:






WHEN MONITORED
With the ignition on.

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

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- (X301) Amplified subwoofer 2 (+) circuit short to voltage
- (X391) Amplified subwoofer 2 (-) circuit short to voltage
- Amplifier

Diagnostic Test

1. CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION




Turn the ignition on, then off, and then on again.
With the scan tool, read Amplifier DTCs.

Q: Does the scan tool display active: B1485-CHANNEL 8 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT HIGH?

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. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

2. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X301) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (+) CIRCUIT




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Amplifier C1 harness connector.
Disconnect the Amplified Subwoofer 2 harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure for voltage on the (X301) Amplified Subwoofer 2 (+) circuit.

Q: Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?

YES: Repair the (X301) Amplified Subwoofer 2 (+) circuit for a short to voltage. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
NO: Go To 3

3. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON THE (X391) AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER 2 (-) CIRCUIT




Measure for voltage on the (X391) Amplified Subwoofer 2 (-) circuit.

Q: Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?

YES: Repair the (X391) Amplified Subwoofer 2 (-) circuit for a short to voltage. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
NO: Replace the Amplifier. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test