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2021 NISSAN LEAF

Electric 40kWhFWDAUTOMATICev
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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B0461low severityBody

Amplifier Circuit Malfunction

on 2021 Nissan Leaf Electric 40kWh · FWD

What this code means

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

  1. Check amplifier power and ground
  2. Test speaker wiring for shorts
  3. Inspect amplifier for water damage
  4. Check amplifier ventilation
  5. Test head unit audio output

Repair notes

Replace amplifier or repair speaker wiring. Check for water intrusion if trunk-mounted.

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