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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 B1428 00: Ignition Switched Power Relay 1 Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Run/Crank Relay Coil Control

B1428 00

1

2

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1. No Start. SIR system will retain DTC B1370 06 as current.

2. Vehicle will start and continue to run after the ignition key is removed.

Circuit/System Description

The body control module (BCM) controls the IGN MAIN PCB relay through the run/crank relay coil control circuit by applying voltage to the circuit. The IGN MAIN PCB relay is energized when the ignition switch is in ON or START, or when a remote start is requested.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The system voltage is between 9-16 volts.
    • The DTC can only run when the output is activated.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The DTC will set only when the output is activated and there is a short to ground in the run/crank relay coil control circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The module output driver will be shut down and not supply voltage to the run/crank relay coil control circuit.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The current DTC will clear when the module request for the output is removed or the malfunction is no longer present.
    • A history DTC clears when the module ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold of 50, without a repeat of the malfunction.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Use the DMM MIN/MAX function to capture/locate intermittent conditions.
    • Short to voltage in the run/crank relay coil control circuit will cause the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) to illuminate with the ignition key OFF, and the engine will remain running if started and the ignition key is removed.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

    •  Body Control System Schematics
    •  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 Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X4 harness connector at the BCM.
  2. Test for greater than 70 ohms of resistance between the BCM run/crank relay coil control circuit terminal 21 and ground.
  3. If less than specified, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.
  4. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the BCM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

Accessory Wiring Junction Block Replacement

Refer to Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming