Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 285

Fig. 69: Channel 3 Audio Speaker Output Circuit Schematic
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For complete wiring diagrams refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

When Monitored:

Amplifier BUS wake-up. Amplifier reset with scan tool.

Set Condition:

The amplifier detects an open condition on the speaker output circuit.

Diagnostic Test

1) CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION

Turn the ignition on.

Turn the radio on.

With the scan tool, erase Amplifier DTCs.

With the scan tool, reset the amplifier.

With the scan tool, read Amplifier DTCs.

Does the scan tool display active: B146D-CHANNEL 3 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) CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT SPEAKER

Possible Causes

(X209) AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT OPEN
(X299) AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT OPEN
AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER

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Fig. 70: Measuring Voltage Of Amplified Left Front Speaker Circuits In Amplified Left Front
Speaker Harness Connector
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Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Amplified Left Front Speaker harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Turn the radio on and turn the volume to mid level.

With a voltmeter set to read in A/C voltage, measure the voltage of the Amplified Left Front Speaker
circuits in the Amplified Left Front Speaker harness connector.

Is the voltage present greater than 1 volt?

Yes

Replace the Amplified Left Front Speaker in accordance with the service information.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

No

Go to 3).

3) CHECK THE (X209) AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

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Fig. 71: Measuring Resistance Of (X209) Amplified Left Front Speaker (+) Circuit Between
Amplifier C1 Harness Connector And Amplified Left Front Speaker Harness Connector
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Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Amplifier C1 harness connector.

Measure the resistance of the (X209) Amplified Left Front Speaker (+) circuit between the Amplifier C1
harness connector and the Amplified Left Front Speaker harness connector.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes

Go to 4).

No

Repair the (X209) Amplified Left Front Speaker (+) circuit for an open.

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Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

4) CHECK THE (X299) AMPLIFIED LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig. 72: Measuring Resistance Of (X299) Amplified Left Front Speaker (-) Circuit Between
Amplifier C1 Harness Connector And Amplified Left Front Speaker Harness Connector
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Measure the resistance of the (X299) Amplified Left Front Speaker (-) circuit between the Amplifier C1
harness connector and the Amplified Left Front Speaker harness connector.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes

Replace the amplifier in accordance with the service information.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

No

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