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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 B1424 00: Device 1 Voltage Low - TDM

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

B+

B1424 00

B1424 00

--

--

Ground

--

B1424 00

--

--

Circuit/System Description

The theft deterrent module (TDM) monitors the 12 V battery voltage on the battery positive voltage circuit.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition is ON.
    • The reported battery voltage received via serial data is greater than 9 V.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The TDM detects that the battery voltage is 6-9 V.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The security indicator turns ON.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC B1424 will pass when the battery voltage is greater than 9 V.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Immobilizer Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Immobilizer 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. Engine running, accessories OFF, measure and record the battery voltage at the battery terminals. The voltage should be between 12.6 and 15.0 V.
  2. If not within the specified range, refer to Charging System Test.
  3. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the TDM. Refer to Theft Deterrent Module Replacement.
  4. Ignition OFF and scan tool disconnected, open and close the driver door, and wait 1 minute. Test for less than 5 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 3 and ground.
  5. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  6. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 1 and ground.
  7. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  8. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 2 and ground.
  9. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  10. If all circuits test normal, replace the TDM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for TDM replacement, set up and programming.