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Diagnostic Instructions

    • 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.

DTC Descriptor

DTC B1015 47: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Information Error

Circuit/System Description

When the ignition is turned ON, the vehicle direction alert alarm warning (VDAAW) module receives the vehicle identification number (VIN) from the body control module (BCM). The VDAAW module will compare the VIN received to the VIN stored in memory.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition ON

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The VIN stored in the VDAAW module does not match the received VIN.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • Lane departure warning is disabled
    • SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM is displayed on the DIC.

Conditions for Clearing

    • The DTC will transition to history when a valid VIN is received by the VDAAW module.
    • A history DTC will clear after 100 malfunction-free ignition cycles.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Object Detection Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Object Detection Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

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

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Note: Do not install a module which has been previously installed in another vehicle or otherwise swap modules between vehicles. Swapping modules between vehicles will cause DTC B1015 to set.

Verify that DTC B1015 is not set.

Note: When programming the VDAAW, use a Tech 2 and Candi module. Using the MDI to program the VDAAW will result in a failure to complete the programming operation.

If the DTC is set, perform the Vehicle Direction Alert Alarm Warning Module Programming and Setup procedure. If the DTC resets, replace the VDAAW module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for VDAAW module replacement, setup, and programming