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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the BCM System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System

2

Was the Audible Warnings System Check performed?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings

3

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position. Do not turn the engine on.
  2. Using a J 39200 digital multimeter (DMM) connected to ground, backprobe the BCM connector C1 cavity B2 on CKT 39.
  3. Measure the voltage.

Is battery voltage measured?

B+

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 9

4

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position. Do not turn the engine on.
  2. Using a J 39200 digital multimeter (DMM) connected to ground, backprobe the BCM connector C1 cavity A1 and cavity B1 on CKT 1850.
  3. Measure the voltage.

Is the voltage measured less than the specified value?

60 mV

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 10

5

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position. Do not turn the engine on.
  2. Using a J 39200 digital multimeter (DMM) connected to ground, backprobe the BCM connector C1 cavity A2 on CKT 1140.
  3. Measure the voltage.

Is battery voltage measured?

B+

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 11

6

Inspect the connections at the BCM. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis

Are the connections in need of repair?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Repair the connections at the BCM as necessary. Refer to Connector Repairs

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings

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8

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings

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9

Locate and repair the open or high resistance in CKT 39 between the BCM and the IP fuse block. Refer to Wiring Repairs

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings

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10

Locate and repair the open or high resistance in CKT 1850 (BLK) wire between the BCM and ground G200/G201. Refer to Wiring Repairs

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings

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11

Locate and repair the open or high resistance in CKT 1140 (ORN) between the underhood fuse block and the BCM. Refer to Wiring Repairs

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings

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