• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
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Accessory Voltage | B1370 06, B1380 06, U0100-U0299, 2 | B1380 06, 1 | B1380 01, P1629, 1 | -- |
Battery Positive Voltage | B1370 06, B1380 06, U0100-U0299, 2 | B1370 06, B1380 06, U0100-U0299 | -- | -- |
Ignition 1 Voltage | B1370 06, B1380 06, U0100-U0299, 2 | B1370 06, 1 | B1370 01, U0100-U0299, 1, 2 | -- |
Off/Run/Crank Voltage | B1370 06, B1380 06, U0100-U0299, 2 | 1 | 1 | -- |
Run Crank Relay Coil Control | B1428 00 | B1370 06 | -- | -- |
1. Power Mode Mismatch 2. Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with High Speed GMLAN Device |
This vehicles power mode master (PMM) is the body control module (BCM). The ignition switch is a low current switch with multiple discrete ignition switch signals to the PMM for determination of the power mode. The PMM receives the ignition switch signals, and additionally a reference voltage signal from the BCM, through the ignition switch, and back to the BCM. There are redundancies within the PMM system that can allow operation of certain subsystems when there are faults in the ignition switch circuits. Other information such as serial data input from other modules and DTCs is also used to determine what power mode signals and information is transmitted by the PMM. The BCM logic uses all this information to identify the operators desired power mode and activate specific discrete signals, and serial data messages for the operation of many different subsystems as necessary. Other modules which have switched voltage inputs may operate in a default mode if the PMM serial data message does not match what the individual module can see from its own connections.
The PMM will activate relays and other direct outputs of the PMM as needed according to the calculated power mode. Several relays controlled by the BCM are switched ignition voltage outputs the are pass through circuits within the BCM directly from the ignition switch. If these circuits short to ground, the fuse to the ignition switch will open.
Some system functions may operate one time and not the next with a specific fault in the ignition switch circuits depending on the vehicle operating conditions when the fault occurred. Some examples are as follows:
• | Vehicle running or not running |
• | Multiple circuit faults |
• | Ignition key position |
• | Transmission gear selected |
• | The vehicle may or may not start |
• | Instrument panel indicators may illuminate or not illuminate at inappropriate times |
• | Remote start may operate incorrectly |
• | Ignition key may not return to OFF |
• | Specific Retained Accessory Power (RAP) functions may operate while others do not |
Ignition switch is in the OFF or ACC positions.
Ignition switch is in the START position.
Ignition 1 voltage circuit is shorted to voltage for more than 2 seconds.
• | Ignition 1 voltage circuit is open for more than 2 seconds. |
• | Ignition 1 voltage, accessory voltage, or off/run/crank voltage circuit shorted to ground. |
• | Battery positive voltage circuit of the ignition switch open or shorted to ground. |
• | Run crank relay coil control circuit open (including relay coil and ground). |
• | 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. |
• | A short to ground in the accessory wakeup serial data circuit will cause an open fuse to the ignition switch. DTC U1814 should be current. |
• | A short to ground in the run/crank ignition 1 voltage circuit of the run crank relay will cause an open fuse to the ignition switch. DTC B1428 should be current. |
• | The power modes and controls are determined using BCM logic. Comparing the Body Control Module Power Mode data display parameters listed in Circuit/System Verification will determine if there is a power mode fault. |
Retained Accessory Power Description and Operation
Control Module References for scan tool information
⇒ | If either of the DTCs are set, refer to for diagnosis. |
Ignition Switch Position | Current Power Mode | Ignition Off/Run/Crank (Off/Run Crank Voltage Circuit) | Ignition Accessory/Run (Accessory Voltage Circuit) | Ignition Run/Crank (Ignition 1 Voltage Circuit) |
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Off Key Out | Off | Key Out/ACC | Inactive | Inactive |
Off Key IN | Off | Key In/Off | Inactive | Inactive |
Accessory | Accessory | Key Out/ACC | Active | Inactive |
Run | Run | Run | Active | Active |
Start | Crank Request | Crank | Inactive | Active |
⇒ | If any parameters are incorrect in any key position, proceed to the Circuit/System Testing. |
Important: You must perform the Circuit/System Verification before proceeding with Circuit/System Testing.
⇒ | If the fuse is open, test the following circuits for a short to ground, if all circuits test OK, replace the BCM. |
• | Ignition Switch Battery positive voltage - Terminal 1 |
• | Ignition Switch Ignition 1 voltage - Terminal 2 |
• | Ignition Switch Accessory voltage - Terminal 4 |
• | Ignition Switch Off/Run crank voltage - Terminal 5 |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the Key In Switch. |
⇒ | If less than the specified range, replace the Key In Switch. |
⇒ | If not the specified value, test the circuit for an open/high resistance |
Important: The ignition switch component test must be preformed before proceeding with this test to verify the integrity of the switch.
⇒ | If the ignition switch fails, replace the ignition switch. |
• | Ignition key resistor signal Terminal 4 |
• | Off/Run crank Terminal 2 |
• | Accessory voltage Terminal 21 |
• | Ignition 1 voltage Terminal 14 |
⇒ | If not the specified range, test the circuit for a short to voltage. |
• | Ignition key resistor signal Terminal 4 |
• | Off/Run crank Terminal 2 |
• | Accessory voltage Terminal 21 |
• | Ignition 1 voltage Terminal 14 |
⇒ | If not the specified range, test the circuit for a short to voltage. |
• | Ignition key resistor signal Terminal 4 and Terminal 6 |
• | Off/Run crank Terminal 2 and Terminal 5 |
• | Off/Run crank Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 |
• | Accessory voltage Terminal 21 and Terminal 4 |
• | Ignition 1 voltage Terminal 14 and Terminal 2 |
⇒ | If not the specified range, test the circuit for open/high resistance. |
⇒ | If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. |
Using the Resistance Test below, check the resistance between the pins of the ignition switch listed in each switch position listed.
⇒ | If any reading is other than specified, replace the ignition switch. |
Ignition Switch Position | Pins 1 and 4 | Pins 1 and 2 | Pins 1 and 3 | Pins 5 and 6 |
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Off Key Out | Infinite | Infinite | Infinite | Infinite |
Off Key IN | Infinite | Infinite | < 5.0 ohms | Infinite |
Accessory | < 5.0 ohms | Infinite | Infinite | Infinite |
Run | < 5.0 ohms | < 5.0 ohms | Infinite | < 5.0 ohms |
Start | Infinite | < 5.0 ohms | Infinite | 1275-1325 ohms |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
• | Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming |