Amplifier Circuit Malfunction
2014-2016 Chevrolet Spark EV Electric Motor π¨π¦
Description
Malfunction in the audio amplifier circuit. The amplifier is not producing audio output.
Symptoms
- No sound from speakers
- Audio cuts out intermittently
- Distorted audio from all speakers
- Amplifier overheating
Common Causes
- Faulty amplifier
- Speaker wiring short causing amp protection mode
- Power supply issue to amplifier
- Water damage to trunk-mounted amplifier
- Overheating from blocked ventilation
Diagnostic Steps
- Check amplifier power and ground
- Test speaker wiring for shorts
- Inspect amplifier for water damage
- Check amplifier ventilation
- Test head unit audio output
Repair Notes
Replace amplifier or repair speaker wiring. Check for water intrusion if trunk-mounted.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0007Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0008Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0009Rear Center Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B0461 on Other Vehicles
Chevrolet Astro
1995-2005 4.3L V6 Vortec
Chevrolet Avalanche
2002-2006 5.3L V8 Vortec
Chevrolet Avalanche
2002-2006 8.1L V8 Vortec
Chevrolet Avalanche
2007-2013 5.3L V8 Vortec
Chevrolet Avalanche
2007-2013 6.0L V8 Vortec
Chevrolet Aveo
2012-2018 1.6L I4
Chevrolet Beat
2018-2021 1.2L I4
Chevrolet Blazer
1995-2005 4.3L V6 Vortec
Common Questions
What does code B0461 mean on a 2014-2016 Chevrolet Spark EV?
B0461 stands for "Amplifier Circuit Malfunction". Malfunction in the audio amplifier circuit. The amplifier is not producing audio output.
What are the symptoms of B0461 on a Chevrolet Spark EV?
Common symptoms of B0461 include: No sound from speakers, Audio cuts out intermittently, Distorted audio from all speakers, Amplifier overheating.
What causes B0461 on a 2014-2016 Chevrolet Spark EV?
Common causes of B0461 include: Faulty amplifier, Speaker wiring short causing amp protection mode, Power supply issue to amplifier, Water damage to trunk-mounted amplifier, Overheating from blocked ventilation.