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Bose Audio Without Navigation




FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (SEDAN)

Description

The audio unit sends audio signals to the BOSE speaker amp. The BOSE speaker amp. amplifies the audio signals before sending them to the front door speakers using the audio signal circuits.


Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, Sedan.

1. CONNECTOR CHECK

Check the audio unit and speaker connectors for the following:
- Proper connection
- Damage
- Disconnected or loose terminals
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 2
NO- Repair the terminal and connector.

2. HARNESS CHECK






1.Disconnect BOSE speaker amp. connector B121 and suspect speaker connector.
2.Check continuity between BOSE speaker amp. harness connector B121 (A) and suspect speaker harness connector (B).





3.Check continuity between BOSE speaker amp. harness connector B121 (A) and ground.





Are continuity test results as specified?
YES- GO TO 3
NO- Check connector housings for disconnected or loose terminals.

3. FRONT DOOR SPEAKER SIGNAL CHECK






1.Connect BOSE speaker amp. connector B121 and suspect speaker connector.
2.Turn ignition switch to ACC.
3.Push audio unit "POWER" switch.
4.Check the signal between BOSE speaker amp. harness connector B121 terminals with CONSULT or oscilloscope.










Is audio signal voltage as specified?
YES- Replace suspect speaker. Bose Audio Without Navigation.
NO- GO TO 4

4. HARNESS CHECK

1.Disconnect audio unit connector M46 and BOSE speaker amp. connector B121.
2.Check continuity between audio unit harness connector M46 (A) and BOSE speaker amp. harness connector B121 (B).





3.Check continuity between audio unit harness connector M46 (A) and ground.





Are continuity test results as specified?
YES- GO TO 5
NO- Repair harness or connector.

5. FRONT DOOR SPEAKER SIGNAL CHECK

1.Connect audio unit connector and BOSE speaker amp. connector.
2.Turn ignition switch ACC.
3.Push audio unit "POWER" switch.
4.Check the signal between audio unit harness connector terminals with CONSULT or oscilloscope.





Are the audio signal voltage readings as specified?
YES- Replace BOSE speaker amp. Sedan Bose Audio Without Navigation.
NO- Replace audio unit. Bose Audio Without Navigation.