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Rear Left Audio Speaker Output Circuit Open






B140B - Rear Left Audio Speaker Output Circuit Open






For a complete wiring diagram, refer to.

When Monitored: With the radio on.

Set Condition: When the output circuit is open for more than 3 seconds. The radio will not set the fault if the radio confirms an amplifier is on the bus.






Test Step 1 - Check for an Intermittent Condition

Turn the ignition ON.

With the scan tool, clear all audio DTC's.

Turn the radio ON.

With the scan tool, read the DTC information.

Does the scan tool display B140B - Rear Left Audio Speaker Output Circuit Open?

Yes

Go to Test Step 2.

No

The condition that caused the symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring for a possible intermittent condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior

Test Step 2 - Speaker Output Circuits

Turn the ignition OFF.

Disconnect the radio C1 harness connector.

Disconnect the rear left audio speaker connector.

Measure the resistance of each speaker (+) and (-) circuit between the radio and the speaker.

Is the resistance less than 5.0 ohms for each circuit?

Yes

Go to Test Step 3.

No

Repair the applicable output speaker circuit for an open condition.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior

Test Step 3 - Speaker

Turn the ignition OFF.

Disconnect the rear left audio speaker.

Turn the ignition ON.

Turn the radio ON.

With the scan tool, clear all audio DTC's.

With the scan tool, read the DTC information.

Does the scan tool display B140B - Rear Left Audio Speaker Output Circuit Open?

Yes

Replace the speaker.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior

No

Test complete.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior