Diagnostic Test

CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, record and erase the Amplifier DTCs.
3. Cycle the ignition switch from on to off, wait five seconds and then back to on.
4. Turn the Radio on and set the volume to 25.
5. Adjust the speakers to the front and center.
6. Using the scan tool, read the active Amplifier DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display active: B146E-CHANNEL 3 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE LEFT FRONT SPEAKER

Fig 1: Checking The Operation Of The Left Front Speaker
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Left Front Speaker harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the speaker between the two terminals.
  NOTE:
  The graphic shows the connector for reference only. Measure between the speaker terminals.
  
  Is the resistance of the speaker less than 1 Ohm?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Left Front Speaker in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE (X201) LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT, AND THE (X291) LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-) CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER

Fig 2: Checking Left Front Door Speaker (+) For Short To Left Front Door Speaker (-) Circuits
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1. Disconnect the Amplifier C2 harness connector.
2. Measure the resistance between the (X201) Left Front Speaker (+) circuit, and the (X291) Left Front Speaker (-) circuit.
  Is the resistance below 10K Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (X201) Left Front Speaker (+) circuit for a short to the X291 Left Front Speaker (-) circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace the Amplifier in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .