Circuit Description
The body control module (BCM) can control the horn relay. The keyless entry system may be customized to tell the BCM to sound the horn. The theft deterrent system may also tell the BCM to sound the horn. The BCM does this by grounding the horn relay control circuit.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The body control module must be commanding the horn relay to energize.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The BCM detects a short to battery in the horn relay control circuit. |
| • | The condition above must be present for more than 0.3 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The BCM stores DTC B2753 in memory.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | A short to battery in the horn relay control circuit is no longer detected by the BCM when the horn relay is commanded to energize. |
| • | A history DTC B2753 will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the malfunction is no longer present. |
| • | A scan tool may be used in order to clear the DTC. |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | If the DTC B2753 is a history DTC, the fault may be intermittent. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems. |
| • | The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction to occur: |
| - | An intermittent short to battery in the horn relay control circuit |
| - | The horn relay coil is shorted to battery internally |
| - | The BCM is shorted to battery internally |
Test Description
The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.
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Listen for an audible click when the horn relay operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
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This step tests for voltage at the coil side of the horn relay. The HORN fuse supplies power to the coil side of the horn relay.
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This step verifies that the body control module is providing ground to the horn relay.
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This step tests if ground is constantly being applied to the horn relay.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Horns Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
Does the horn relay turn ON and OFF with each command? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | Go to Step 3 | |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 10 | |
Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 | |
Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each command? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 | |
6 | Test the control circuit of the horn relay for a short to voltage or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 9 |
7 | Test the control circuit of the horn relay for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 9 |
8 | Inspect for poor connections at the horn relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 11 |
9 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 12 |
10 | Repair the coil side feed circuit of the horn relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 13 | -- |
11 | Replace the horn relay. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 13 | -- |
12 |
Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 13 | -- |
13 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
