Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 271

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .  

No  

Test Complete.  

B142C-VES VIDEO SCREEN DISCONNECTED 

For complete wiring diagrams refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article. 

When Monitored: 

With the ignition on and the Radio in Video mode. 

Set Condition: 

With the Radio in Video mode, the Radio does not detect a VES Video Screen. 

Diagnostic Test 

1) TEST VES VIDEO SCREEN CONNECTION 

Turn the ignition off. 

Disconnect the VES Video Screen connector. 

Inspect the VES Video Screen connection. 

Was the VES Video Screen connection clean and secure?  

Yes  

Go to 2).  

No  

Repair the VES Video Screen connection as needed.  

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .  

2) VES VIDEO SCREEN 

Refer to the Audio System in the Service Information and test the VES Video Screen in accordance with 
the Service Procedure. 

Possible Causes 

BAD VES VIDEO SCREEN CONNECTION
RADIO

 

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Is the Antenna ok?  

Yes  

Go to 3).  

No  

Repair or replace the VES Video Screen in accordance with the Service Information.  

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .  

3) RADIO 

Turn the ignition on. 

Turn the Radio on. 

With the scan tool, clear all DTC's, put the Radio in mode. 

With the scan tool, read DTC's. 

Does the scan tool display active: B142C-VES VIDEO SCREEN DISCONNECTED?  

Yes  

Replace the Radio in accordance with the Service Information.  

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .  

No  

Test Complete.  

B142D-AUDIO ANTENNA NOT CONNECTED 

For complete wiring diagrams refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article. 

When Monitored: 

With the ignition on and the Radio in seek mode. 

Set Condition: 

NOTE:

Reconnect all previously disconnected components.

NOTE:

Move vehicle outside approximately 30ft (9.14m) from any structure.

 

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With the Radio in seek mode for two loops around the band. The Radio does not detect an Antenna 
connection or does not receive a Radio station signal. 

Diagnostic Test 

1) TEST ANTENNA 

Turn the ignition off. 

Disconnect the Radio Antenna connector. 

Inspect the Radio Antenna connection. 

Was the Antenna connection clean and secure?  

Yes  

Go to 2).  

No  

Repair the Antenna connection as needed.  

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .  

2) ANTENNA 

Refer to the Audio System in the Service Information and test the antenna in accordance with the Service 
Procedure. 

Is the Antenna ok?  

Yes  

Go to 3).  

No  

Repair or replace the Antenna assembly in accordance with the Service Information.  

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .  

3) RADIO 

Possible Causes 

BAD ANTENNA CONNECTION
RADIO

NOTE:

Reconnect all previously disconnected components.

 

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Turn the ignition on. 

Turn the Radio on. 

With the scan tool, clear all DTC's, put the Radio in seek up and down mode for 2 loops around the band 
cycle before proceeding. 

With the scan tool, read DTC's. 

Does the scan tool display active: B142D-AUDIO ANTENNA NOT CONNECTED?  

Yes  

Replace the Radio in accordance with the Service Information.  

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .  

No  

Test Complete.  

B142E-GPS ANTENNA NOT CONNECTED 

For complete wiring diagrams refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article. 

When Monitored: 

With the ignition on and the Radio in Navigation mode. 

Set Condition: 

With the Radio in Navigation mode. The Radio does not detect an Antenna connection or does not 
receive a Navigation (GPS) signal. 

Diagnostic Test 

1) TEST ANTENNA 

Turn the ignition off. 

NOTE:

Move vehicle outside approximately 30ft (9.14m) from any structure.

Possible Causes 

BAD ANTENNA CONNECTION
RADIO
ANTENNA

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Audio/Video Systems - Electrical Diagnostics - Nitro