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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2009COMPASS LIMITED, EDG, AUTOMATIC CVTREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMSAUDIO SYSTEM (AMPLIFIER) - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICSDTC TROUBLESHOOTINGB1464-CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHERDIAGNOSTIC TEST

2009 Jeep Compass Limited, EDG, Automatic CVT

Diagnostic Test

2009 Jeep Compass Limited, EDG, Automatic CVTSECTION Diagnostic Test

CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Turn the ignition on and open one of the front doors.
  NOTE: A front door must remain open whenever checking or erasing Amplifier DTCs.
2. Using the scan tool, record and erase the Amplifier DTCs.
3. Cycle the ignition switch from on to off, wait five seconds and then back to on.
4. Turn the Radio on and set the volume to 25.
5. Adjust the speakers to the front and center.
6. Using the scan tool, read the active Amplifier DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display active: B1464-CHANNEL 1 AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 2
  No
  - Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE AMPLIFIED LEFT I/P SPEAKER

Fig 1: Checking Operation Of Amplified Left I/P Speaker
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Left I/P Speaker harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the speaker between the two terminals.
  NOTE: The graphic shows the connector for reference only. Measure at the speaker terminals.
  
  Is the resistance of the speaker less than 1 Ohm?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Left I/P Speaker in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 3
CHECK THE (X209) AMPLIFIED LEFT I/P SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT, AND THE (X299) AMPLIFIED LEFT I/P SPEAKER (-) CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER

Fig 2: Checking Amplified Left I/P Speaker (+/-) Circuits
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Disconnect the Amplifier C1 harness connector.
2. Measure the resistance between the (X209) Left I/P Speaker (+) circuit and the (X299) Left I/P Speaker (-) circuit.
  Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (X209) Left I/P Speaker (+) circuit for a short to the (X299) Left I/P Speaker (-) circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Replace the Amplifier in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .

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• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.