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B1468







B1468-CHANNEL 2 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN





For a complete wiring diagram consult Diagrams/Electrical.


- When Monitored:
- Amplifier Bus wake-up. Amplifier reset with scan tool.
- Set Condition:
- The Amplifier detects an open condition on the speaker output circuit.







Diagnostic Test


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 active: B1468-CHANNEL 2 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN?

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 THE OPERATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT I/P SPEAKER




Disconnect the Right I/P 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 Amplified Right I/P Speaker circuits in the Amplified Right I/P Speaker harness connector.
Is the voltage present greater than 1 volt?

Yes


- Replace the Amplified Right I/P Speaker.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test


No


- Go To 3




3. CHECK THE (X208) AMPLIFIED RIGHT I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Amplifier C2 harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (X208) Amplified Right I/P Speaker (+) circuit between the Amplifier C2 harness connector and the Amplified Right I/P Speaker harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes


- Go To 4


No


- Repair the (X208) Amplified Right I/P Speaker (+) circuit for an open.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test




4. CHECK THE (X298) AMPLIFIED RIGHT I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Amplifier C2 harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (X298) Amplified Right I/P Speaker (-) circuit between the Amplifier C2 harness connector and the Amplified Right I/P Speaker harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes


- Replace the Amplifier.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test


No


- Repair the (X298) Amplified Right I/P Speaker (-) circuit for an open.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test