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Diagnostic Test

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  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    NOTE:

    Verify the connection of the Rearview Mirror harness connector.

    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display B143B-MICROPHONE 1 CIRCUIT LOW as active?

      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 .
  2. CHECK THE HANDS FREE MICROPHONE 
    Fig 1: Hands Free Microphone Harness Connector End View
    GC0139336Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Hands Free Microphone harness connector.
    3. Connect a jumper wire between the (X793) Microphone Feed and the (X712) Microphone 1 IN (+) circuits.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
      NOTE:

      DTC B143C-MICROPHONE 1 CIRCUIT HIGH should display as active as a result of this test.

      Does the scan tool display B143B-MICROPHONE 1 CIRCUIT LOW as active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3

      No 

      • Replace the Hands Free Microphone in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. CHECK FOR THE (X712) MICROPHONE 1 IN (+) CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 2: Checking Microphone 1 IN (+) Circuit For Open
    GC0149267Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Hands Free Module C1 harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the (X712) Microphone 1 IN (+) circuit between the Hands Free Microphone and Hands Free Module harness connectors.

      Is the resistance above 10K Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (X712) Microphone 1 IN (+) circuit for an open.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

      No 

      • Go To  4
  4. CHECK FOR THE (X712) MICROPHONE 1 IN (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 3: Checking Microphone 1 IN (+) Circuit For Short To Ground
    GC0149268Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X712) Microphone 1 IN (+) circuit.

      Is the resistance below 10K Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (X712) Microphone 1 IN (+) circuit for short to ground.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

      No 

      • Replace the Hands Free Module in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .