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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 B1395: Device Voltage Reference Output Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Power Sliding Door Module B+

B1292, B1395

B1292, B1395

--

--

Left/Right Sliding Door Open/Close Switch Signal

2

2

2

--

Left/Right Door Enable Switch Signal

1, 2

--

2

--

Left/Right Sliding Door Latch Motor Control

1

1

1

--

Park/Neutral Position Park Signal

--

1

--

--

Left/Right Sliding Door Clutch Control

B1292, B1293, B1294

B1292, B1293, B1294

B1293

--

Left/Right Sliding Door Motor Open Control

B1292

B1292

B1292

--

Left/Right Sliding Door Motor Close Control

B1292

B1292

B1292

--

Left/Right Sliding Door Detent Switch Signal

1

B1294

1

--

Left/Right Sliding Door Sensor Voltage Reference

1

B1395

1

--

Left/Right Sliding Door Sensor Low Reference

1

B1395

1

--

Left/Right Sliding Door Sensor 1 Signal

1

B1395

1

--

Left/Right Sliding Door Sensor 2 Signal

1

B1395

1

--

Left/Right Sliding Door Clutch Ground

--

B1292, B1293, B1294

1

--

PSDM Ground

--

1

1

--

1. Power Sliding Door Malfunction

2. Power Sliding Door Open/Close Switch Inoperative

Circuit/System Description

The power sliding door control module (PSDM) uses an optical sensor to monitor the power sliding door (PSD) position at all times. The optical sensor requires a 5-volt reference circuit and a reference return circuit, as well as a signal 1 and a signal 2 circuit. The output of the 5-volt reference circuit is normally between 4.8-5.2 volts.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Whenever the PSDM is powered up and has been commanded to operate the power sliding door.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • A short to ground or an open/high resistance in the B+ circuit terminal 14.
    • The PSDM detects that the 5-volt reference output is not within the normal range of 4.8-5.2 volts.
    • The drive unit optical sensor is not seated correctly in housing.
    • Dust/dirt has contaminated the sensor lens

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The power sliding door will unlatch and will open approximately 16mm (6 inches) and stop.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The DTC will be current for as long as the fault is present.
    • When the fault is no longer present, the DTC will be a history DTC.
    • A history DTC will clear after 50 ignition cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

DTC B1292, B1293, B1294, B1395, B1420, B3250, B3260 or any combination of these DTCs may be set due to an overcinch condition in which the sliding door motor may continue to run for up to 3 seconds after the door is fully closed. Reference any power sliding door overcinching bulletins first before performing any extensive power sliding door diagnostics.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Sliding Door Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Power Sliding Door (PSD) Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Wiring Repairs
    •  Connector Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, observe the scan tool PSD Position Sensor 1 and PSD Position Sensor 2 parameters while manually opening and closing the power sliding door. The counts should vary while the sliding door is opening and closing.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the appropriate power sliding door module.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 14 and ground.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition OFF, connect the X1 harness connector and disconnect the X2 harness connector.
  5. Test for less than 10 ohms between the low reference terminal 13 at the power sliding door module and ground.
  6. If greater than the specified range, replace the power sliding door module.
  7. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between 5-volt reference terminal 12 at the power sliding door module and ground.
  8. If greater or less than the specified range, replace the power sliding door module.
  9. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the sliding door motor assembly.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for PSDM replacement, programming, and setup.