Circuit Description
The vehicle horns are activated whenever ground is applied to the horn relay coil through the horn relay control circuit. Ground may be applied by either of the following:
| • | Body control module (BCM) |
| • | Horn switch |
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The body control system voltage must be between 9.0 and 16.0 volts. |
| • | The BCM is commanding the horn relay to energize or the horn switch is pressed. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The BCM detects a short to ground or an open in the horn relay control circuit for approximately 2 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | If the horn relay control circuit is shorted to ground the horns will remain on at all times. |
| • | If the horn relay control circuit is open the horn will only operate with the horn button on the steering wheel. |
| • | The BCM stores DTC B2527 in memory. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | A current DTC will clear when the fault is no longer present and the ignition switch is cycled. |
| • | A history DTC will clear after 50 consecutive ignition cycles without a fault present. |
| • | The instrument panel cluster (IPC) may be used to clear the DTC(s). |
| • | A scan tool may be used to clear history and current DTC(s). |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Always begin diagnosis with the first DTC listed on the scan tool. |
| • | The scan tool must display DTC B2527 as a current code before performing these diagnostics. |
| • | Inspect for a sticking horn pad and or switch. |
| • | Perform a visual inspection for loose or poor connections at all related components. |
Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.
Test Description
The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.
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Listen for an audible click when the horn relay operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
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Tests for voltage at the coil side of the horn relay.
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Verifies that the body control module (BCM) is providing ground to the horn relay.
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Tests if ground is constantly being applied to the horn relay.
Step | Action | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Horn Schematics | |||
1 | Did you perform the Horns Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | |
Does the horn relay turn ON and OFF with each command? | Go to Diagnostic Aids | Go to Step 3 | |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 10 | |
Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 | |
Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each command? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 | |
6 | Test the horn relay control circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 9 |
7 | Test the horn relay control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 9 |
8 | Inspect for poor connections at the horn relay. 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 13 | Go to Step 11 |
9 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (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 13 | Go to Step 12 |
10 | Repair the battery positive voltage circuit of the horn relay coil. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
11 | Replace the horn relay. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
12 |
Important:: Perform the BCM programming procedure when replacing the BCM. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
13 |
Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
