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B1055



DTC B1025, B1035, B1045, or B1055

Diagnostic Instructions

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

DTC Descriptor
DTC B1025
- Audio Output 1 Left Front Circuit

DTC B1035
- Audio Output 2 Right Front Circuit

DTC B1045
- Audio Output 3 Left Rear Circuit

DTC B1055
- Audio Output 4 Right Rear Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

Each of the audio output channel circuits (+) and (-), at the radio and at the amplifier (if equipped) have a DC bias voltage that is one half of the battery voltage. When using a DMM, each of the audio output channel circuits will measure approximately 6.5V DC. The audio being played on the system is produced by a varying AC voltage that is centered around the DC bias voltage on the same circuit. The AC voltage is what causes the speaker cone to move and produce sound. This voltage will vary depending on what type of audio is being listened to, talk or music, and type of music, as well as the volume setting of the system. Low volume and talk settings will measure around 1V AC and less, where constant music may measure 3V AC and slightly higher.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The radio is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

A short to voltage or short to ground is detected on the specified (+) or (-) signal circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The radio disables audio output on the appropriate channel

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* A current DTC will clear when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
* A history DTC will clear after 100 malfunction free ignition cycles.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Radio/Navigation System Schematics ([1][2]Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

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

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

Scan Tool Reference

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

Circuit/System Verification

Radio ON, adjust the fade and balance controls on the radio to test all four channels individually. Each of the four channels should produce clear and even sound.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate speaker.
2. Radio ON, test for 5.0-7.5 volts between the signal circuit terminal A 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.
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.

3. Test for 5.0-7.5 volts between the signal circuit terminal B 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.
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, test or replace the speaker.

Repair Instructions

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

* Speaker Replacement Reference (Speaker Replacement Reference)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for radio replacement, setup, and programming