Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 281

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

4) CHECK THE (X292) AMPLIFIED RIGHT I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig. 59: Measuring Resistance Of (X292) Amplified Right I/P Speaker (-) Circuit Between
Amplifier C2 Harness Connector And Amplified Right I/P Speaker Harness Connector
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

Measure the resistance of the (X292) Amplified Right I/P Speaker (-) circuit between the Amplifier C2
harness connector and the Amplified Right I/P 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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Repair the (X292) Amplified Right I/P Speaker (-) circuit for an open.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

B1469-CHANNEL 2 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER

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Fig. 60: Channel 2 Audio Speaker Output Circuit Schematic
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

For complete wiring diagrams refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

When Monitored:

With the ignition on. Radio volume at 25 or higher.

Set Condition:

The amplifier detects that the output circuits are shorted together.

Diagnostic Test

1) CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION

Turn the ignition on, then off, and then on again.

With the scan tool, erase Amplifier DTCs.

Turn the radio on.

Turn the volume level to 25.

With the scan tool, read Amplifier DTCs.

Does the scan tool display active: B1469-CHANNEL 2 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT
SHORTED TOGETHER?

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 RIGHT I/P SPEAKER

Possible Causes

(X202) AMPLIFIED RIGHT I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (X292) AMPLIFIED
RIGHT I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT
AMPLIFIED RIGHT I/P SPEAKER
AMPLIFIER

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Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Amplified Right I/P Speaker.

Measure the resistance of the speaker between the two terminals.

Is the resistance of the speaker less than 1 ohm?

Yes

Replace the Amplified Right I/P Speaker in accordance with the service information.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

No

Go to 3).

3) CHECK THE (X202) AMPLIFIED RIGHT I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT, AND THE (X292)
AMPLIFIED RIGHT I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER

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