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Conditions for Setting the DTC

The DTC sets when a short to battery voltage is detected on the following outputs: Indicators, Front Intermittent Wiper, Aircon / Priority 2, Demist / Priority 1, Main Horn, Accessory Relay and Low Speed Fan.

Diagnostic Aids

When DTC 1 is set, refer to the section relevant to the function listed.

DTC 1 can also be set by electrical transients. Therefore, if DTC 1 is set and there are no noticeable problems with the vehicle, clear DTC and check function of body control module (BCM) outputs. If DTC does not reset and BCM outputs are functioning correctly, disregard DTC 1.

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Action

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Schematic Reference: Body Control System Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check located in the section relevant to the malfunction?

Go to Step 2

Begin the diagnosis in the section relevant to the malfunction.

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, monitor the DTC Information for DTC 1 in the Body Control Module (BCM).

Does the scan tool indicate that DTC 1 is current?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Most random occurrences of this DTC are caused by electrical transients. Therefore, if DTC 1 is set and there are no noticeable problems with the vehicle, clear DTC and check function of BCM outputs. If DTC does not reset and BCM outputs are functioning correctly, disregard DTC 1.

Go to Diagnostic Aids

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4

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within normal operating conditions.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 5

System OK

5

Inspect the following BCM outputs for a short to voltage:

    • Indicators
    • Front Intermittent Wiper
    • Aircon/Priority 2
    • Demist Priority 1
    • Main Horn
    • Accessory Relay
    • Low Speed Fan

Did you find and correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .
  2. Perform the setup procedure for the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration .

Did you complete the replacement?

System OK

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