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Circuit Description

The adjustable pedal system will be disabled by the adjustable pedal module anytime the transmission selector lever is not in the park position while the ignition is on. This feature is controlled by the body control module (BCM) through the adjustable pedal inhibit circuit. While the system is being disabled the BCM supplies battery voltage to the adjustable pedal module through the adjustable pedal inhibit circuit. When the adjustable pedal system is enabled by the body control module the adjustable pedal inhibit circuit will be at 0 volts.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B3631 Adjustable Foot Pedal Inhibit Circuit

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

DTC Symptom

DTC Symptom Descriptor

02

Short to Ground

05

Short to Battery or Open

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • Battery voltage is between 9-18 volts.
    • The ignition is in the RUN or ACC position.

Conditions for Setting the DTCs

The following conditions will cause the DTC to set:

    • The BCM detects short to ground.
    • The BCM detects a short to battery voltage.
    • The BCM detects an open circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

B3631 02

The adjustable pedals can be operated while the transmission selector is not in the Park position with the ignition in ACC or RUN.

B3631 05

The adjustable pedals are inoperative with the ignition in ACC or RUN.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.
    • A history DTC clears when the module ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold, without a repeat of the malfunction.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Adjustable Pedal Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Adjustable Pedal Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. With the transmission selector in the park position turn the ignition ON.
  2. Attempt to operate the adjustable pedals.

Do the adjustable pedals operate?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

  1. With the ignition ON place the transmission selector in the neutral position.
  2. Attempt to operate the adjustable pedals.

Do the adjustable pedals operate?

Go to Step 5

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

4

Test the adjustable pedal inhibit circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

5

Test the adjustable pedal inhibit circuit for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect for poor connections at the body control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Replace the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Computer/Integrating Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 8

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8

  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