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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 B1422 52: Device Power Moding Compare Failure

Conditions for Running the DTC

Voltage supplied to the module is in the normal operating voltage range of 9-16 V.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The RCDLR detects a loss of the power mode message from the IPM.
    • The IPM invalidates the power mode message.
    • The RCDLR senses a change on its ignition mode switch inputs, twice, without receiving the corresponding message from the IPM.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The backup power mode becomes the system power mode. This code will set following the setting of the DTC B1440.
    • The Service Vehicle Soon (SVS) indicator will illuminate.

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.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Power Distribution Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Power Mode 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

  1. Verify DTC B1380, B1385, or B1440 is not set.
  2. If DTC is set refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle.
  3. With a scan tool, clear DTC's. Verify DTC B1442 is not set.
  4. If DTC is set replace the IPM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for IPM replacement, programming, and setup