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Object Number: 502365  Size: MF
Cell 51: Body Control Module (PZM) Power and Ground (2 of 2)
Body Control Module Components
Body Control System Connector End Views
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Circuit Description

The body control module (PZM) determines the fuel level by calculating the resistance of the fuel level sender circuit. The PZM then sends the fuel level over the class 2 serial data line to the modules that require the data.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • DTC B0533 does not set if DTCs B1982 or B1983 are current.
    • The PZM determines that battery positive voltage is present in the fuel level sender circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The PZM sends a class 2 message to the PCM that the fuel level is too low.
    • The PZM sets B0533 as current.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • When the PZM determines that battery positive voltage is no longer present, the PZM changes the DTC to history.
    • The DTC clears after 50 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition is no longer present.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Body Control Module Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  2. Clear any DTCs.
  3. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  4. Turn ON the ignition switch.

Is the DTC still present?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System

3

  1. Disconnect the body control module (PZM) connector C1.
  2. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  3. Measure the voltage at connector C1 terminal B12 to ground.

Is voltage present?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the short to battery positive voltage (B+) on CKT 30 (PPL) or CKT 552 (BLK).

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 6

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5

Replace the PZM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 6

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6

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Reconnect or install any connectors or components that were disconnected or removed.
  3. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  4. Clear any DTCs.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System

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