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Circuit Description

The body control module (BCM) monitors the voltage input of the hood ajar switch open signal circuit and the hood ajar switch closed signal circuit. The 2 separate voltage signals should never be the same voltage with the hood opened or closed. If the 2 voltage signal should have the same voltage value DTC B3006 will set.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC.

DTC B3006 Hood Ajar Circuit.

This vehicle has DTCs which include DTC Symptoms. For more information on DTC Symptoms, refer to Symptoms - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information.

DTC Symptom

DTC Symptom Descriptor

01

Short to Battery

02

Short to Ground

Conditions for Running the DTC

This DTC shall run when the Run/Crank Relay is enabled.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B3006 01

Sets if both signal circuits are at a high voltage state.

B3006 02

Sets if both signal circuits are at a low voltage state.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The BCM will disable the remote start function.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The DTC will clear when conditions for setting the DTC have been repaired.

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. The hood ajar switch is part of the hood latch assembly.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Engine Electrical Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Vehicle Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Disconnect the hood ajar switch.
  3. Measure the voltage from the hood ajar switch open signal circuit to the ground circuit of the hood ajar switch.

Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?

10 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Measure the voltage from the hood ajar switch closed signal circuit to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?

10 V

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

4

Measure the voltage from the hood ajar switch open signal circuit of the hood ajar switch to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?

10 V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Test the hood ajar switch open signal circuit of the hood ajar switch for the following:

    • A short to ground
    • An open
    • A high resistance

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

6

Test the hood ajar switch closed signal circuit of the hood ajar switch for the following:

    • A short to ground
    • An open
    • A high resistance

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

7

Repair the ground circuit of the hood ajar switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 12

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8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the hood ajar switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

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?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the hood ajar switch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement in Body Front End.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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11

Important: Perform the setup procedure for the BCM.

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Computer/Integrating Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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12

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTC.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK