Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 266

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

4) SPEAKER

Connect the Radio harness connector.

With the Rear Left Audio Speaker still disconnected, turn the ignition on.

Turn the Radio on.

With the scan tool, clear all Radio DTC's.

With the scan tool, read the DTC information.

Does the scan tool read: B140B-REAR LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN?

Yes

Replace the Rear Left Audio Speaker in accordance with the service information.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

No

Test Complete.

B140D-REAR RIGHT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW

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Fig. 28: Rear Right Audio Speaker Output Circuit Schematic
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

For complete wiring diagrams refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

When Monitored:

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With the radio on.

Set Condition:

When the output circuit is LOW for more than three seconds.

Diagnostic Test

1) INTERMITTENT CONDITION

Turn the ignition on.

With the scan tool, clear all Radio DTC's.

Turn the Radio on.

With the scan tool, read the DTC information.

Does the scan tool read: B140D-REAR RIGHT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes

Go to 2).

No

The condition that caused this symptom is currently not present. Check for an intermittent
condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken
wires. Also, inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or
contaminated terminals. Repair as necessary.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

2) (X206) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Possible Causes

(X206) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(X296) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
SPEAKER

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Fig. 29: Measuring Resistance Between Ground And (X206) Right Rear Speaker (+) Circuit
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Radio harness connector.

Disconnect the Rear Right Audio Speaker harness connector.

Measure the resistance between ground and the (X206) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit.

Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?

Yes

Repair the (X206) Right Rear Speaker (+) circuit for a short to ground condition.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

No

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