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DTC Descriptor

DTC B1428: Ignition Switched Power Run/Crank Relay Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Run/Crank Ignition 1 voltage

B 1428 00

1

2

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  1. No Start. SIR system will retain DTC B 1370 06 as current.
  2. Vehicle will start and continue to run after the ignition key is removed.

Circuit/System Description

The body control module (BCM) controls the R6 IGN relay through the run/crank ignition 1 voltage circuit by applying voltage to the circuit. The R6 IGN relay is energized when the ignition switch is in ON or START, or when a remote start is requested.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The system voltage is between 9-16 volts.
    • The DTC can only run when the output is activated.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The DTC will set only when the output is activated and there is a short to ground in the run/crank ignition 1 voltage circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The module output driver will be shut down and not supply voltage to the run/crank ignition 1 voltage circuit.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The current DTC will clear when the module request for the output is removed or the malfunction is no longer present.
    • A history DTC clears when the module ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold of 50, without a repeat of the malfunction.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Use the DMM MIN/MAX function to capture/locate intermittent conditions.
    • Short to voltage in the run/crank ignition 1 voltage circuit will cause the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) to illuminate with the ignition key OFF, and the engine will remain running if started and the ignition key is removed.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

    •  Body Control System Schematics
    •  Power Distribution Schematics

Connector End View Reference

    •  Computer/Integrating Systems Connector End Views
    •  Power and Grounding Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

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

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the R6 IGN relay and connect a test lamp between the relay control circuit and ground.
  2. Cycle the ignition ON and OFF. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing ignition switch positions.
  3. If the test lamp remains OFF all the time, test for a short to ground or an open/high resistance on the relay control circuit. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
    If the test lamp remains ON all the time, test for a short to voltage on the relay control circuit. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  4. If test lamp turns ON and OFF normal, test or replace the R6 IGN relay.

Component Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the R6 IGN relay .
  2. Test for 70-150 ohms of resistance between terminals 85 and 86.
  3. If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the relay.
  4. Test for infinite resistance between the following terminals:
  5. • 30 and 86
    • 30 and 87
    • 30 and 85
    • 85 and 87
    If less than infinite resistance, replace the relay.
  6. Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and 12 volts. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and ground. Measure for less than 2 ohms of resistance between terminals 30 and 87.
  7. If greater than 2 ohms, replace the relay.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming