Diagnostic Test

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: B145F-REAR RIGHT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER? 

Yes 

1. Go to  2).

No 

1. The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

Disconnect the Amplified Right Rear Door Speaker.

Measure the resistance of the speaker between the two terminals.

Is the resistance of the speaker less than 1 ohm? 

Yes 

1. Replace the Amplified Right Rear Door Speaker in accordance with the service information.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

No 

1. Go to  3).

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Amplified Right Rear Door Speaker Circuits

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Amplifier C1 harness connector.

Measure the resistance between the (X206) Amplified Right Rear Door Speaker (+) circuit, and the (X296) Amplified Right Rear Door Speaker (-) circuit.

Is the resistance below 10K ohms? 

Yes 

1. Repair the (X206) Amplified Right Rear Door Speaker (+) circuit, and the (X296) Amplified Right Rear Door Speaker (-) circuit for a short together.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

No 

1. Replace the Amplifier in accordance with the service information.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST .