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B14C7






B14C7 - Channel 11 Audio Speaker Output Circuit Short Together

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to.

When Monitored: With the ignition on and the radio volume at 25 or higher.

Set Condition: The amplifier detects that the output circuits are shorted together.






Test Step 1 - Check for an Intermittent Condition

Turn the ignition ON, then OFF, and then ON again.

With the scan tool, erase any amplifier DTCs.

Turn the radio ON.

Turn the volume level to 25.

With the scan tool, check for amplifier DTCs.

Does the scan tool display B14C7 - Channel 11 Audio Speaker Output Circuit Short Together?

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 RR Tweeter

Disconnect the tweeter.

Measure the resistance of the speaker between the two terminals.

Is the resistance of the speaker less than 1 ohm?

Yes

Replace the tweeter.

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

No

Go to Test Step 3.

Test Step 3 - Check the RR Tweeter (+) and (-) Circuits for a Short Together

Turn the ignition OFF.

Disconnect the amplifier C2 harness connector.

Measure the resistance between the tweeter (+) and (-) circuit.

Is the resistance less than 10K ohms?

Yes

Repair the tweeter (+) and (-) circuits for a short together.

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

No

Replace the amplifier.

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