Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 261

Fig. 14: Measuring For Voltage On (X202) Right Front Speakers (+) Circuit
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Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Radio harness connector.

Disconnect the Right Front Audio Speaker harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Measure for voltage on the (X202) Right Front Speakers (+) circuit.

Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?

Yes

Repair the (X202) Right Front Speakers (+) circuit for a short to voltage.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

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No

Go to 3).

3) (X292) RIGHT FRONT SPEAKERS (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig. 15: Measuring For Voltage On (X292) Right Front Speakers (-) Circuit
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Measure for voltage on the (X292) Right Front Speakers (-) circuit.

Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?

Yes

Repair the (X292) Right Front Speakers (-) circuit for a short to voltage.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

No

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Replace the Radio in accordance with the service information.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

B1407-FRONT RIGHT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN

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Fig. 16: Front Right Audio Speaker Output Circuit Schematic
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For complete wiring diagrams refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

When Monitored:

With the radio on.

Set Condition:

When the output circuit is open for more than three seconds. The radio will not set the fault if the radio
confirms an amplifier is on the BUS.

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: B1407-FRONT RIGHT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN?

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) (X202) RIGHT FRONT SPEAKERS (+) CIRCUIT OPEN

Possible Causes

(X202) RIGHT FRONT SPEAKERS (+) CIRCUIT OPEN
(X292) RIGHT FRONT SPEAKERS (-) CIRCUIT OPEN
SPEAKER

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