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Circuit Description

The systems under controlled power are supplied voltage through the controlled power relay. The CONTROLLED POWER Relay Coil Control circuit is grounded whenever the body control module (BCM) is awake, and for 15 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. After 15 minutes elapse, the battery positive voltage output circuit turns ON. The battery positive voltage output can supply up to 2 amps for up to 3 days. If the BCM detects that more than 2 amps are needed, the BCM wakes up and grounds the CONTROLLED POWER Relay Coil Control circuit.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM determines that a short to battery positive voltage is present on the CONTROLLED POWER Relay Coil Control circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The BCM turns off the battery positive voltage output if the ignition is in one of the following positions:

    • LOCK
    • OFF
    • ACC

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.
    • A history DTC clears when the module ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold, without a repeat of the malfunction.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Body Control System Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check for the system exhibiting the symptom?

Go to Step 2

Go to Control Module References for the applicable Diagnostic System Check for the system exhibiting the symptom

2

  1. Disconnect the BCM.
  2. Disconnect the CONTROLLED POWER relay.
  3. Test the BCM CONTROLLED POWER Relay Coil Control circuit for a short to voltage refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. 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 5

Go to Step 4

4

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the action?

Go to Step 5

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5

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK