Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

B1477






B1477 - Channel 5 Audio Speaker Output Circuit Open






For a complete wiring diagram, refer to.

When Monitored: Amplifier bus wake-up. Amplifier reset with scan tool.

Set Condition: The amplifier detects an open condition on the speaker output circuit.






Test Step 1 - Check for an Intermittent Condition

Turn the ignition ON.

Turn the radio ON.

With the scan tool, erase amplifier DTCs.

With the scan tool, reset the amplifier.

With the scan tool, read amplifier DTCs.

Does the scan tool display B1477 - Channel 5 Audio Speaker Output Circuit Open?

Yes

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

Test Step 2 - Check the Operation of the LR Door Speaker

Disconnect the speaker harness connector.

Turn the radio ON and turn the volume to mid level.

With a voltmeter set to read in A/C voltage, measure the voltage of the speaker circuits in the harness connector.

Is the voltage present greater than 1 volt?

Yes

Replace the speaker.

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

No

Go to Test Step 3.

Test Step 3 - Check the LR Door Speaker Circuit for an Open

Turn the ignition OFF.

Disconnect the amplifier C1 harness connector.

Measure the resistance of the speaker (+) circuit between the amplifier C1 harness connector and the speaker harness connector.

Is the resistance less than 5.0 ohms?

Yes

Go to Test Step 4.

No

Repair the open in the speaker (+) circuit.

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

Test Step 4 - Check the LR Door Speaker (-) Circuit for an Open

Turn the ignition OFF.

Disconnect the amplifier C1 harness connector.

Measure the resistance of the speaker (-) circuit between the amplifier C1 harness connector and the speaker harness connector.

Is the resistance less than 5.0 ohms?

Yes

Replace the amplifier.

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

No

Repair the open in the speaker (-) circuit.

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