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DTC Descriptor

DTC B1480 00: Battery Rundown Protection

Diagnostic Fault Information

Important: Always perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Inadvertent Power Courtesy Lamp

B1480

1,2,3,4

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  1. I/P Compartment Lamp Inoperative
  2. Reading Lamp Inoperative
  3. Rear Compartment Lamp Inoperative
  4. Vanity Mirror Lamp Inoperative

Circuit/System Description

Voltage is applied to the body control module (BCM) from the Interior Lights fuse. The BCM then applies voltage to the following lamps:

    • I/P compartment lamp
    • Overhead Console lamps
    • Rear compartment lamp
    • Rear roof rail lamps
    • Vanity mirror lamps

In the event that any of these lamps were to remain illuminated for more the 20 minutes with the ignition switch in the OFF position, the BCM will deactivate the inadvertent power courtesy lamps circuit to prevent total battery discharge.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM receives a ground signal on the inadvertent power courtesy lamp circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The inadvertent power courtesy lamps do not illuminated.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The BCM clears this code from current when the fault is removed from the system.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Interior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Lighting Systems Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Output Controls
    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, activate each inadvertent power courtesy lamp. Ignition OFF. Activate each inadvertent power courtesy lamp. Lamps should remain illuminated for more the 20 minutes with the ignition switch in the OFF position, the BCM will deactivate the inadvertent power courtesy lamps circuit to prevent total battery discharge.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Clear the DTC. Disconnect all the inadvertent power courtesy lamps related components. Refer to the circuit/system verification for all components that contain the inadvertent power courtesy lamps. Verify the DTC B1480 does not set
  2. If the DTC resets then test for a short to ground in the inadvertent power courtesy lamps circuit. If the circuit/connections test normal replace the BCM.
  3. Reconnect each component one at a time and test for the DTC B1480. If the DTC resets then replace that component.

Repair Instructions

Important: Always perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Switch Replacement
    •  Roof Rail Rear Courtesy Lamp Replacement
    •  Roof Rail Rear Courtesy Lamp Switch Replacement
    •  Vanity Mirror Lamp Replacement
    •  Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming.