• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provide an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amplifier B+ | -- | 2 | -- | -- |
Speaker Output Circuit (+) | B1XXX 02*,** | B1XXX 04*,** | B1XXX 01*,** | -- |
Speaker Output Circuit (-) | B1XXX 02*,** | B1XXX 04*,** | B1XXX 01*,** | -- |
Subwoofer Signal (+) | B1075 02,** | 1 | B1075 01,** | -- |
Subwoofer Signal (-) | B1075 02,** | 1 | B1075 01,** | -- |
Amplifier Control | B1287 02 | B1287 04 | B1287 01 | -- |
Amplifier Ground | -- | 2 | -- | -- |
1. No or reduced sound from subwoofer 2. Amplifier inoperative/no sound from speaker * Sets associated speaker DTC with appropriate symptom type -- see DTC descriptors ** Noticeable audio distortion possible |
Each of the audio output channel circuits (+) and (-) have a varying AC mV signal that is produced by the radio and sent to the amplifier. The amplifier then processes these signals and passes the audio along with a DC bias voltage to the appropriate speakers. The audio being played on the system is produced by the varying AC voltage. The AC voltage is what causes the speaker cone to move and produce sound. This voltage will vary depending on what type of audio is being listened to, talk or music, and type of music, as well as the volume setting of the system. When using a DMM, each of the audio amplifier output channel circuits will measure approximately 6.5V DC.
• | The ignition is in the RUN or ACC position. |
• | The system voltage is at least 9.5 volts and no more than 15.5 volts. |
• | All the above conditions are present for greater than 10 seconds. |
The amplifier detects a short to voltage on the audio (+) or audio (-) circuit.
The amplifier detects a short to ground on the audio (+) or audio (-) circuit.
The amplifier detects an open on the audio (+) or audio (-) circuit.
The amplifier disables the audio output to the speaker with the current fault.
• | A current DTC clears when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present and the ignition has been cycled from OFF to ON. |
• | A history DTC clears after 50 malfunction-free ignition cycles. |
Radio/Navigation System Schematics
Radio/Audio System Description and Operation
Control Module References for scan tool information
Radio ON, adjust the fade and balance controls on the radio to test all channels individually. Each channel should produce clear and even sound.
• | Left front tweeter speaker output (+) - terminal 4 X2 |
• | Left front tweeter speaker output (-) - terminal 5 X2 |
• | Right front tweeter speaker output (+) - terminal 7 X2 |
• | Right front tweeter speaker output (-) - terminal 6 X2 |
• | Left rear speaker output (+) - terminal 16 X2 |
• | Left rear speaker output (-) - terminal 8 X2 |
• | Right rear speaker output (+) - terminal 15 X2 |
• | Right rear speaker output (-) - terminal 14 X2 |
• | Front center speaker output (+) - terminal 13 X2 |
• | Front center speaker output (-) - terminal 12 X2 |
• | Left rear subwoofer speaker output (+) - terminal 5 X1 |
• | Left rear subwoofer speaker output (-) - terminal 6 X1 |
• | Right front speaker output (+) - terminal 7 X1 |
• | Right front speaker output (-) - terminal 3 X1 |
• | Left front speaker output (+) - terminal 1 X1 |
• | Left front speaker output (-) - terminal 2 X1 |
• | Right front speaker output (+) - terminal 7 X1 |
• | Right front speaker output (-) - terminal 3 X1 |
• | Left rear midrange speaker output (+) - terminal 11 X2 |
• | Left rear midrange speaker output (-) - terminal 10 X2 |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test both circuits of the affected speaker for a short to voltage. |
• | Left front tweeter speaker output (+) - terminal 4 X2 |
• | Left front tweeter speaker output (-) - terminal 5 X2 |
• | Right front tweeter speaker output (+) - terminal 7 X2 |
• | Right front tweeter speaker output (-) - terminal 6 X2 |
• | Left rear speaker output (+) - terminal 16 X2 |
• | Left rear speaker output (-) - terminal 8 X2 |
• | Right rear speaker output (+) - terminal 15 X2 |
• | Right rear speaker output (-) - terminal 14 X2 |
• | Front center speaker output (+) - terminal 13 X2 |
• | Front center speaker output (-) - terminal 12 X2 |
• | Left rear subwoofer speaker output (+) - terminal 5 X1 |
• | Left rear subwoofer speaker output (-) - terminal 6 X1 |
• | Right front speaker output (+) - terminal 7 X1 |
• | Right front speaker output (-) - terminal 3 X1 |
• | Left front speaker output (+) - terminal 1 X1 |
• | Left front speaker output (-) - terminal 2 X1 |
• | Right front speaker output (+) - terminal 7 X1 |
• | Right front speaker output (-) - terminal 3 X1 |
• | Left rear midrange speaker output (+) - terminal 11 X2 |
• | Left rear midrange speaker output (-) - terminal 10 X2 |
⇒ | If less than the specified range, test both circuits of the affected speaker for a short to ground. |
⇒ | If less then the specified range test the circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the amplifier. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
• | Control Module References for amplifier replacement, setup, and programming |