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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Express 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC B1017 or B3970

Circuit Description

The Body Control Module (BCM) internally grounds the driver door unlock relay control circuit for the driver door unlock relay when it receives a switched ground signal from any door lock switch or a keyless entry unlock transmission. When the BCM grounds the driver door unlock relay control circuit the driver door unlock relay is energized and unlocks the the driver door.

Conditions for Running the DTC
    • Battery voltage is between 9.0 and 16.0 volts.
    • The DTC will set if the driver door unlock function is active or inactive.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The DTC will set if the driver door unlock relay control circuit is shorted to ground or open for more then one second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • If a short to ground is present on the driver door unlock relay control circuit, the driver door unlock relay will be energized and the driver door lock actuator will be held in the unlock position and will not lock.
    • If an open condition is present on the driver door unlock relay control circuit, the driver door will lock but not unlock.

Diagnostic Aids
    • DTC B1017 could set if the driver door unlock relay winding is open.
    • DTC B1017 could also set as current if the battery positive voltage or the DRV LKS fuse is open. If the DRV LKS fuse is open, the cause is most likely one of the following:
       - A short to ground in the relay battery positive voltage circuit.
       - A short to ground in the driver door lock actuator unlock control circuit.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

When the fault is no longer present, the BCM changes the current DTC to a history DTC. The BCM will clear the history DTC after 50 fault free ignition cycles.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. Listen for an audible click when the driver door unlock relay operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.

    2.

  2. Tests for voltage at the coil side of the driver door unlock relay. The DRV LKS fuse supplies power to the coil side of the rear door unlock relay.

    3.

  3. Verifies that the body control module is providing ground to the driver door unlock relay.

    4.

  4. Tests if ground is constantly being applied to the driver door unlock relay.

Step

Action

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Schematic Reference: Door Lock/Indicator Schematics

1

Did you perform the Door Systems Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Door Systems

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. With a scan tool, command the driver door unlock relay ON and OFF.

Does the driver door unlock relay turn ON and OFF with each command?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Remove the driver door unlock relay.
  2. Probe the battery positive voltage circuit of the driver door unlock relay with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

4

  1. Connect a test lamp between the driver door unlock relay control circuit and the battery positive voltage circuit of the driver door unlock relay.
  2. With a scan tool, command the driver door unlock relay ON and OFF .

Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

5

Does the test lamp remain illuminated without being commanded?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Test the driver door unlock relay control circuit of the driver door unlock relay for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 10

7

Test the driver door unlock relay control circuit of the driver door unlock relay for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 10

8

Test for an open or short to ground in the battery positive voltage circuit of the driver door unlock relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 11

9

Inspect for poor connections at the driver door unlock 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 14

Go to Step 12

10

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module. 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 14

Go to Step 13

11

Repair the short to ground in the driver door lock actuator unlock control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 14

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12

Replace the driver door unlock relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

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13

Important: Perform the set up procedure for the body control module.

Replace the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

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14
  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