Electronic Function Group
Body Control Module (BCM). Diagnosis and Testing
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DTC Chart: Body Control Module (BCM)
The diagnosis in this manual assumes a certain level of skill and knowledge of Ford-approved diagnostic procedures.
REFER TO: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
DTC Chart
| Trouble Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| B1007:92 | High Beam Headlamp Switch: Malfunction or Incorrect Operation | REFER TO: Headlamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1008:92 | Wiper Mode Switch: Inoperative or Incorrect Operation | SEE: Windshield Wiper and Washer (501-16 Windshield Wiper and Washer, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1013:23 | Rear Heater Switch: Low Signal | REFER TO: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms - Vehicles With: Front Manual Window Regulators (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1034:12 | Front Left Seat Heater Element: Short to Battery | SEE: Seats (501-10 Seats, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1034:14 | Left Front Seat Heater Element: Short to Ground or Open Circuit | SEE: Seats (501-10 Seats, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1036:12 | Front Right Seat Heater Element: Short to Battery | SEE: Seats (501-10 Seats, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1036:14 | Right Front Seat Heater Element: Short to Ground or Open Circuit | SEE: Seats (501-10 Seats, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1046:23 | Front Fog Lamp Control Switch: Signal Low | SEE: Fog Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1051:92 | Front Washer Switch: Malfunction or Incorrect Operation | SEE: Windshield Wiper and Washer (501-16 Windshield Wiper and Washer, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1052:92 | Rear Washer Switch: Malfunction or Incorrect Operation | SEE: Windshield Wiper and Washer (501-16 Windshield Wiper and Washer, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1088:83 | LIN Bus "B": Incorrect Signal Protection Calculation Value | REFER TO: Parking Aid System (413-13B Parking Aid System - Vehicles With Parking Aid Camera, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1088:88 | LIN Bus "B": Bus Off | REFER TO: Parking Aid System (413-13B Parking Aid System - Vehicles With Parking Aid Camera, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B108F: 23 | Cab Lock/Unlock Switch: Low Signal Level | REFER TO: Locks, Latches and Entry Systems (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1091:12 | Courtesy Lamp Circuit: Short to Battery | REFER TO: Interior Lamps (417-02 Interior Lamps, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1098:11 | Left Parking Lamp: Short to Ground | REFER TO: Parking, Tail and License Plate Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1098:15 | Left Parking Lamp: Short to Battery or Open Circuit | REFER TO: Parking, Tail and License Plate Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1099:11 | Right Parking Lamp: Short to Ground | REFER TO: Parking, Tail and License Plate Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1099:15 | Right Parking Lamp: Short to Battery or Open Circuit | REFER TO: Parking, Tail and License Plate Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B109A:12 | High Beam Relay: Short to Battery | REFER TO: Headlamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B109A:14 | High Beam Relay: Short to Ground or Open Circuit | REFER TO: Headlamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B10A6:92 | Main Light Switch: Performance or Incorrect Operation | REFER TO: Headlamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B10B1:92 | Interior Set/Reset Switch: Operates or Malfunctions | REFER TO: Perimeter Alarm (419-01A Perimeter Alarm, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B10E5:11 | PCM Wake-Up Signal: Short to Ground |
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| B10F1:23 | Key Switch: Signal Low | REFER TO: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes (413-01 Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1108:77 | Driver door central locking motor: Set position not available | REFER TO: Locks, Latches and Entry Systems (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1108:92 | Driver door central locking motor: Malfunction or incorrect operation | REFER TO: Locks, Latches and Entry Systems (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B113E: 23 | External Load/Trunk Unlatch Switch: Signal Low | REFER TO: Locks, Latches and Entry Systems (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1142:13 | Ignition Status 1: Circuit Open | REFER TO: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components (211-05 Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B115A: 23 | Front Passenger Seat Heater: Low Signal Level | SEE: Seats (501-10 Seats, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B115B: 23 | Front Driver Seat Heater: Low Signal Level | SEE: Seats (501-10 Seats, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B115E:08 | Camera Module: Bus Signal/Message Failure | REFER TO: Parking Aid System (413-13B Parking Aid System - Vehicles With Parking Aid Camera, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B115E:49 | Camera Module: Internal Electronic Failure | REFER TO: Parking Aid System (413-13B Parking Aid System - Vehicles With Parking Aid Camera, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B115E:55 | Camera Module: Not Configured | REFER TO: Parking Aid System (413-13B Parking Aid System - Vehicles With Parking Aid Camera, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1175:92 | Driver Door Ajar Switch: Malfunction or Incorrect Operation | REFER TO: Interior Lamps (417-02 Interior Lamps, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1176:92 | Passenger Door Ajar Sensor: Malfunction or Incorrect Operation | REFER TO: Interior Lamps (417-02 Interior Lamps, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1178:92 | Boot/Trunk Ajar Switch: Performance or Incorrect Operation | REFER TO: Interior Lamps (417-02 Interior Lamps, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1182:00 | Tire Pressure Monitoring System: No Sub-type Information | SEE: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (204-04B Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1182:55 | Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Not Configured | SEE: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (204-04B Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1187:92 | Liftgate Motor: Performance or Incorrect Operation | REFER TO: Locks, Latches and Entry Systems (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B11DC:92 | Rear Wiper Mode Switch: Inoperative or Incorrect Operation | SEE: Windshield Wiper and Washer (501-16 Windshield Wiper and Washer, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B11E9:92 | Left Rear Door Ajar Sensor: Malfunction or Incorrect Operation | REFER TO: Interior Lamps (417-02 Interior Lamps, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B11EA:92 | Right Rear Door Ajar Sensor: Malfunction or Incorrect Operation | REFER TO: Interior Lamps (417-02 Interior Lamps, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B123A:11 | Left front turn signal: short to ground | REFER TO: Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B123A: 15 | Left front turn signal: short to battery or open circuit | REFER TO: Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B123B: 11 | Right front turn signal: short to ground | REFER TO: Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B123B: 15 | Right front turn signal: short to battery or open circuit | REFER TO: Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1247:11 | Left rear turn signal: short to ground | REFER TO: Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1247:15 | Left rear turn signal: short to battery or open circuit | REFER TO: Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1248:11 | Right rear turn signal: short to ground | REFER TO: Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1248:15 | Right rear turn signal: short to battery or open circuit | REFER TO: Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B124D:02 | Tire Pressure Sensor: General Signal Failure | SEE: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (204-04B Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1251:00 | Tire Pressure Sensor Low Battery Charge: No Sub-type Information | SEE: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (204-04B Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1254:51 | Right Rear (Outboard on Dual Wheel) Tire Pressure Sensor and Transmitter Assembly: Not Programmed | SEE: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (204-04B Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1255:51 | Rear Left (outside on dual rear wheel) Tire Pressure Sensor and Transmitter Assembly: Not Programmed | SEE: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (204-04B Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B131A: 12 | Accessory Delay Power: Short to Battery | REFER TO: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms - Vehicles With: Front Manual Window Regulators (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1323:23 | Horn Switch: Signal Low | REFER TO: Horn (413-06 Horn, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B134E:13 | Lighting Adjustment Control Switch: Circuit Open | REFER TO: Instrument Panel and Interior Lighting (413-00 Instrument Panel and Interior Lighting Switches, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B134E: 23 | Lighting Adjustment Control Switch: Signal Low | REFER TO: Instrument Panel and Interior Lighting (413-00 Instrument Panel and Interior Lighting Switches, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1A78:12 | Front Fog Lamp: Short to Battery | SEE: Fog Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1A78:14 | Front Fog Lamp: Short to Ground or Open Circuit | SEE: Fog Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1A84:41 | Vehicle Configuration Data: General Checksum Error | CHECK the vehicle service history for recent service actions involving this module. This DTC is set due to an incomplete or incorrect PMI procedure. If there have been recent service actions on this module, REPEAT the PMI procedure as directed by the diagnostic scan tool. REFER TO: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation). If no recent service actions have been performed, INSTALL a new BCM to correct the configuration data retention error. SEE: Body Control Module (BCM) (419-10 Multifunction Electronic Modules, Removal and Installation). |
| B1A84:51 | Vehicle Configuration Data: Not Programmed | CHECK the vehicle service history for recent service actions involving this module. This DTC is set due to an incomplete or incorrect PMI procedure. If there have been recent service actions on this module, REPEAT the PMI procedure as directed by the diagnostic scan tool. REFER TO: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation). If no recent service actions have been performed, INSTALL a new BCM to correct the configuration data retention error. SEE: Body Control Module (BCM) (419-10 Multifunction Electronic Modules, Removal and Installation). |
| B1A85:21 | Ambient Light Sensor: Signal Amplitude < Minimum | SEE: Headlamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1A85:22 | Ambient Light Sensor: Signal Amplitude > Maximum | SEE: Headlamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1B44:00 | Right Rear Outer Sensor: No Subtype Information | REFER TO: Parking Aid System (413-13A Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid System, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1B46:00 | Right Rear Inner Sensor: No Subtype Information | REFER TO: Parking Aid System (413-13A Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid System, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1B48:00 | Left Rear Outer Sensor: No Subtype Information | REFER TO: Parking Aid System (413-13A Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid System, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1B50:00 | Left Rear Inner Sensor: No Subtype Information | REFER TO: Parking Aid System (413-13A Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid System, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1B58:11 | Rear Sensor Power Supply Circuit: Short to Ground | REFER TO: Parking Aid System (413-13A Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid System, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1C45:24 | Front Wiper Park Switch Signal: Constantly High | SEE: Windshield Wiper and Washer (501-16 Windshield Wiper and Washer, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1C53:13 | Front Wiper Intermittent Data: Circuit Open | SEE: Windshield Wiper and Washer (501-16 Windshield Wiper and Washer, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1D00:11 | Low Beam Left: Short to Ground | REFER TO: Headlamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1D00:15 | Low Beam Left: Short to Battery or Open Circuit | REFER TO: Headlamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1D01:11 | Low Beam Right: Short to Ground | REFER TO: Headlamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1D01:15 | Low Beam Right: Short to Battery or Open Circuit | REFER TO: Headlamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1D14:11 | Interior Lamp Circuit "B": Short to Ground | REFER TO: Interior Lamps (417-02 Interior Lamps, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1D21:62 | Remote Control Switch: Signal Comparison Failure | REFER TO: Locks, Latches and Entry Systems (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1D34:00 | Heater in Lock Mode: No Subtype Information | IGNORE this DTC. |
| B1D35:23 | Hazard Switch: Signal Low | REFER TO: Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| B1D36:92 | Turn Signal Switch: Performance or Incorrect Operation | REFER TO: Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| C1137:24 | Reverse Gear Switch: Stuck High | REFER TO: Backup Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| C1A56:51 | Left Front Tire Pressure Sensor and Transmitter Assembly: Not Programmed | SEE: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (204-04B Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| C1A58:51 | Right Front Tire Pressure Sensor and Transmitter Assembly: Not Programmed | SEE: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (204-04B Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| C1A96:24 | Stop Lamp Switch: Signal High | Refer to: Stop Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| P062F: 41 | Internal Control Module EEPROM Error: General Checksum Error | PERFORM PMI on the BCM. CLEAR the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), wait 10 seconds and REPEAT the self-test. If the DTC returns, INSTALL a new BCM. SEE: Body Control Module (BCM) (419-10 Multifunction Electronic Modules, Removal and Installation). |
| P062F: 46 | Internal Control Module EEPROM Error: Calibration/Parameter Memory Failure | PERFORM PMI on the BCM. CLEAR the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), wait 10 seconds and REPEAT the self-test. If the DTC returns, INSTALL a new BCM. SEE: Body Control Module (BCM) (419-10 Multifunction Electronic Modules, Removal and Installation). |
| P1397:00 | System Voltage Out of Self-Test Range: No Subtype Information |
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| P254F:00 | Hood Ajar Switch Circuit / Open: No Subtype Information | REFER TO: Perimeter Alarm (419-01A Perimeter Alarm, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| U0010:88 | Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus: Bus Off | REFER TO: Communication Network (418-00 Communication Network, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| U0101:00 | Lost Communication with TCM: No Sub Type Information | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| U0121:00 | Lost Communication with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Control Module: No Sub-Type Information | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| U0131:00 | Lost communication with power steering amplifier control module: no sub-type information | GO to Pinpoint Test C |
| U0155:00 | Lost Communication with Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module: No Sub Type Information | GO to Pinpoint Test D |
| U0164:00 | Lost Communication with HVAC Control Module: No Sub Type Information | GO to Pinpoint Test E |
| U0167:00 | Lost Communication with Vehicle Anti-Theft Control Module: No Subtype Information | GO to Pinpoint Test F |
| U0264:87 | Lost Communication with Rear View Camera Module: No Message | REFER TO: Parking Aid System (413-13B Parking Aid System - Vehicles With Parking Aid Camera, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| U0415:68 | Incorrect Data Received from Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module: Event Information | RETRIEVE and REPAIR all non-network DTCs stored in the ABS module. REFER TO: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control System (206-09 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control System, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| U2005:81 | Vehicle Speed: Incorrect Serial Data Received | A speed signal was detected during the Self-Test. DIAGNOSE any symptoms or other module malfunctions. Present Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). CLEAR the DTCs, wait 10 seconds and REPEAT the BCM Self-Test. If there are no other symptoms or DTCs, INSTALL a new BCM. REFER TO: Body Control Module (BCM) (419-10 Multifunctional Electronic Modules, Removal and Installation). |
| U2010:11 | Switch Illumination: Short to Ground | REFER TO: Instrument Panel and Interior Lighting (413-00 Instrument Panel and Interior Lighting Switches, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| U2017:04 | Control Module No. 2 Software Internal System Fault | REFER to all other Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) first. CLEAR the DTCs, wait 10 seconds and REPEAT the Self-Test. If DTC U2017:04 recurs, INSTALL a new BCM. REFER TO: Body Control Module (BCM) (419-10 Multifunctional Electronic Modules, Removal and Installation). |
| U2101:00 | Control Module Configuration Incompatible: No Sub Type Information | CHECK the vehicle service history for recent service actions involving this module. This DTC is set due to an incomplete or incorrect PMI procedure. If there have been recent service actions on this module, REPEAT the PMI procedure as directed by the diagnostic scan tool. REFER TO: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation). If no recent service actions have been performed, INSTALL a new BCM to correct the configuration data retention error. SEE: Body Control Module (BCM) (419-10 Multifunction Electronic Modules, Removal and Installation). |
| U3000:44 | Control Module: Data Memory Failure | PERFORM the PMI on the BCM. REFER TO: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation). CLEAR the DTCs, wait 10 seconds and REPEAT the Self-Test. If DTC U3000:44 recurs, INSTALL a new BCM. REFER TO: Body Control Module (BCM) (419-10 Multifunctional Electronic Modules, Removal and Installation). |
| U3000:45 | Control Module Software Memory Failure | PERFORM the PMI on the BCM. REFER TO: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation). CLEAR the DTCs, wait 10 seconds and REPEAT the Self-Test. If DTC U3000:45 recurs, INSTALL a new BCM. REFER TO: Body Control Module (BCM) (419-10 Multifunctional Electronic Modules, Removal and Installation). |
| U3000:49 | Control Module: Internal Electronic Failure | REFER to all other Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) first. CLEAR the DTCs, wait 10 seconds and REPEAT the Self-Test. If DTC U3000:49 recurs, INSTALL a new BCM. REFER TO: Body Control Module (BCM) (419-10 Multifunctional Electronic Modules, Removal and Installation). |
| U3003:16 | Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold | GO to Pinpoint Test G |
| U3003:17 | Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold | GO to Pinpoint Test H |
Symptom Chart
Symptom Chart: Multifunction Electronic Modules
The diagnosis in this manual assumes a certain level of skill and knowledge of Ford-approved diagnostic procedures.
REFER TO: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Symptom Chart
| Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
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| BCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool |
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REFER TO: Communication Network (418-00 Communication Network, Diagnosis and Testing). |
Pinpoint Tests
DTC U0101:00
Normal Operation and Fault Symptoms
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
| Trouble Code | Description | Fault Trigger Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| U0101:00 | Lost Communication with TCM: No Sub Type Information | Continuous memory and on-demand DTC that is set in the BCM if data messages received from the TCM via the IPC over MS-CAN are absent for more than 2 seconds. |
Possible Sources
- Communication network concern
- Battery Voltage Concern
- TCM
- PCM
- BCM
PINPOINT TEST A: DTC U0101:00
| A1 CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER CONCERN | ||||
Is the observed symptom present?
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| A2 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK | ||||
Does the TCM pass the network test?
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| A3 PERFORM the TCM (TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE) SELF-TEST | ||||
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
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| A4 PERFORM the IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) SELF-TEST | ||||
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
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| A5 CHECK the BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) | ||||
Is DTC U3003:16 or DTC U3003:17 stored?
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| A6 RECHECK the BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) | ||||
DTC U0101:00 still present?
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| A7 CHECK for DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) U0101 SET IN OTHER MODULES | ||||
Is DTC U0101 set in any other module?
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| A8 CHECK the TCM (TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION | ||||
Is the concern still present?
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| A9 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION | ||||
Is the concern still present?
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DTC U0121:00
Normal Operation and Fault Symptoms
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
| Trouble Code | Description | Fault Trigger Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| U0121:00 | Lost Communication with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Control Module: No Sub-Type Information | Continuous memory DTC that is set in the BCM if ABS messages received from the ABS module via the IPC over MS-CAN are absent for more than 2 seconds. |
Possible Sources
- Communication network concern
- Battery Voltage Concern
- ABS Module
- PCM
- BCM
PINPOINT TEST B: DTC U0121:00
| B1 CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER CONCERN | ||||
Is the observed symptom present?
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| B2 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK | ||||
Does the ABS module pass the network test?
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| B3 PERFORM the ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULE SELF-TEST | ||||
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
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| B4 PERFORM the IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) SELF-TEST | ||||
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
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| B5 CHECK the BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (CMDTCS) | ||||
Is DTC U3003:16 or DTC U3003:17 stored?
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| B6 RECHECK the BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (CMDTCS) | ||||
Is DTC U0121:00 still present?
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| B7 CHECK for DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) U0121:00 SET IN OTHER MODULES | ||||
Is DTC U0121:00 set in any other modules?
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| B8 CHECK THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULE OPERATION | ||||
Is the concern still present?
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| B9 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) FOR PROPER OPERATION | ||||
Is the concern still present?
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DTC U0131:00
Normal Operation and Fault Symptoms
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
| Trouble Code | Description | Fault Trigger Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| U0131:00 | Lost communication with power steering amplifier control module: no sub-type information | Continuous memory DTC that is set in the BCM if power steering messages received from the PSCM via the IPC over MS-CAN are absent for more than 2 seconds. |
Possible Sources
- Communication network concern
- Battery Voltage Concern
- PSCM
- PCM
- BCM
PINPOINT TEST C: DTC U0131:00
| C1 CHECK THE CUSTOMER CONCERN | ||||
Is the observed symptom present?
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| C2 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK | ||||
Does the PSCM pass the network test?
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| C3 PERFORM the PSCM (POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE) SELF-TEST | ||||
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
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| C4 PERFORM the IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) SELF-TEST | ||||
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
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| C5 CHECK the BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (CMDTCS) | ||||
Is DTC U3003:16 or DTC U3003:17 stored?
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| C6 RECHECK BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (CMDTCS) | ||||
IS DTC U0131:00 STILL PRESENT?
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| C7 CHECK DTC U0131:00 SET IN OTHER MODULES | ||||
Is DTC U0131:00 set in other modules?
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| C8 CHECK PSCM (POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION | ||||
Is the concern still present?
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| C9 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION | ||||
Is the concern still present?
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DTC U0155:00
Normal Operation and Fault Symptoms
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
| Trouble Code | Description | Fault Trigger Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| U0155:00 | Lost Communication with Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module: No Sub Type Information | Continuous memory DTC that sets in the BCM if messages received from the IPC over MS-CAN are absent for more than 2 seconds. |
Possible Sources
- Communication network concern
- Battery Voltage Concern
- PCM
- BCM
PINPOINT TEST D: DTC U0155:00
| D1 VERIFY CUSTOMER CONCERN | ||||
Is the observed symptom present?
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| D2 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK | ||||
Does the IPC pass the network test?
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| D3 PERFORM IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) SELF-TEST | ||||
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
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| D4 CHECK BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (CMDTCS) | ||||
Is DTC U3003:16 or DTC U3003:17 stored?
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| D5 RECHECK BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (CMDTCS) | ||||
Is DTC U0155:00 still present?
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| D6 CHECK DTC U0155:00 SET IN OTHER MODULES | ||||
Is DTC U0155:00 set in other modules?
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| D7 CHECK IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) OPERATION | ||||
Is the concern still present?
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| D8 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION | ||||
Is the concern still present?
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DTC U0164:00
Normal Operation and Fault Symptoms
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
| Trouble Code | Description | Fault Trigger Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| U0164:00 | Lost Communication with HVAC Control Module: No Sub Type Information | Continuous memory DTC that sets in the BCM if messages received from the HVAC module over MS-CAN are absent for more than 2 seconds. |
Possible Sources
- Communication network concern
- Battery Voltage Concern
- HVAC Module
- BCM
PINPOINT TEST E: DTC U0164:00
| E1 CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER CONCERN | ||||
Is the observed symptom present?
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| E2 CHECK COMMUNICATION NETWORK | ||||
Does the HVAC module pass the network test?
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| E3 PERFORM HVAC (HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING) MODULE SELF-TEST | ||||
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
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| E4 CHECK BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (CMDTCS) | ||||
Is DTC U3003:16 or DTC U3003:17 stored?
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| E5 RECHECK BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (CMDTCS) | ||||
Is DTC U0164:00 still present?
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| E6 CHECK DTC U0164:00 SET IN OTHER MODULES | ||||
Is DTC U0164:00 set in other modules?
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| E7 CHECK HVAC (HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING) MODULE OPERATION | ||||
Is the concern still present?
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| E8 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION | ||||
Is the concern still present?
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DTC U0167:00
Normal Operation and Fault Symptoms
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
| Trouble Code | Description | Fault Trigger Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| U0167:00 | Lost communication with vehicle immobilizer control module: no sub-type information | Continuous memory DTC that sets in the BCM if messages received from the RFA over MS-CAN are absent for more than 2 seconds. |
Possible Sources
- Communication network concern
- Battery Voltage Concern
- RFA
- BCM
PINPOINT TEST F: DTC U0167:00
| F1 CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER CONCERN | ||||
Is the observed symptom present?
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| F2 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK | ||||
Does the RFA module pass the network test?
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| F3 PERFORM RFA (REMOTE FUNCTION ACTUATOR) MODULE SELF-TEST | ||||
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
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| F4 CHECK BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (CMDTCS) | ||||
Is DTC U3003:16 or DTC U3003:17 stored?
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| F5 RECHECK BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (CMDTCS) | ||||
Is DTC U0167:00 still present?
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| F6 CHECK DTC U0167:00 SET IN OTHER MODULES | ||||
Is DTC U0167:00 set in other modules?
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| F7 CHECK RFA (REMOTE FUNCTION ACTUATOR) MODULE OPERATION | ||||
Is the concern still present?
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| F8 CHECK BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION | ||||
Is the concern still present?
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Diagnostic trouble codes U3003:16, P1397:00
For wiring diagrams and connector information, refer to Wiring Diagrams, Cell 10.
For wiring diagrams and connector information, refer to Wiring Diagrams, Cell 13.
Normal Operation and Fault Symptoms
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
| Trouble Code | Description | Fault Trigger Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| U3003:16 | Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold | Continuous memory diagnostic trouble code that sets in the BCM when the BCM detects battery voltage below 8.3 volts (for more than 10 seconds) at the power supply inputs. |
| P1397:00 | System Voltage Out of Self-Test Range: No Subtype Information |
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Possible Sources
- Wiring, Terminals or Connectors
- Charging System Concern
- Battery
- BCM
PINPOINT TEST G: DTC U3003:16, P1397:00
| G1 RECHECK BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) ON-DEMAND AND CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (CMDTCS) | |||||||||||||
IS DTC U3003:16 STILL PRESENT?
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| G2 CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) IN PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) | |||||||||||||
Are any low voltage diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) recorded?
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| G3 CHECK BATTERY CONDITION AND CHARGE | |||||||||||||
Is the battery in good condition and fully charged?
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| G4 COMPARE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) BATTERY VOLTAGE PID (PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION) TO ACTUAL BATTERY VOLTAGE | |||||||||||||
Is the recorded battery voltage within 0.2 volt of the PID?
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| G5 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) POWER SUPPLY (TURN SIGNAL V.BATT) | |||||||||||||
Is the voltage within 0.2 volts of the recorded battery voltage?
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| G6 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) POWER SUPPLY (V.BATT EXTERIOR LAMP RH) | |||||||||||||
Is the voltage within 0.2 volts of the recorded battery voltage?
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| G7 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) FRONT SIGNAL GROUND CIRCUIT FOR HIGH RESISTANCE | |||||||||||||
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
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| G8 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) POWER AND SIGNAL GROUND CIRCUITS FOR HIGH RESISTANCE | |||||||||||||
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
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| G9 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION | |||||||||||||
Is the concern still present?
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Diagnostic trouble code U3003:17, P1397:00
Normal Operation and Fault Symptoms
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
| Trouble Code | Description | Fault Trigger Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| U3003:17 | Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold | Continuous memory diagnostic trouble code that is set in the BCM when the BCM detects battery voltage above 16.7 volts (for more than 10 seconds) at the power supply input. |
| P1397:00 | System Voltage Out of Self-Test Range: No Subtype Information |
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Possible Sources
- Charging System Concern
- Battery
- BCM
PINPOINT TEST H: DTC U3003:17, P1397:00
| NOTE: DTC U3003:17 may remain stored in the module due to previous battery charging or vehicle jump-start events. | ||||
| H1 CHECK THE CHARGING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) STORED IN OTHER MODULES | ||||
Are any high voltage diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) recorded in more than one module?
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| H2 CHECK THE BATTERY VOLTAGE | ||||
Does the battery voltage rise to 16.7 volts or higher?
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| H3 RECHECK FOR DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) U3003:17 | ||||
IS DTC U3003:17 STILL PRESENT?
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| H4 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION | ||||
Is the concern still present?
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