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Circuit Description

The rear integration module (RIM) monitors the voltage input of the hood open switch signal circuit and the hood open closed switch signal circuit. During proper operation, the 2 separate voltage signals at the RIM should never be the same voltage with the hood opened or closed. If the 2 voltage signal should have the same voltage value DTC B3006 will set.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B3006 Hood Ajar Circuit

DTC Symptom

DTC Symptom Descriptor

5A

Plausibility Failure

Conditions for Running the DTC

This DTC shall run when the Run/Crank Relay is enabled.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

If both the hood open switch signal circuit and the hood closed switch signal circuit are simultaneously in a high or low voltage state.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • Remote start functions will be disabled.
    • The hood ajar switch inputs will be ignored by content theft deterrent (CTD).

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The DTC will clear when conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. The hood ajar switch is part of the hood latch assembly.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Theft Deterrent System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Theft Deterrent System Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Disconnect the hood ajar switch.
  3. Measure the voltage from the hood ajar switch open signal circuit to the ground circuit of the hood ajar switch.

Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?

10 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Measure the voltage from the hood ajar switch closed signal circuit to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?

10 V

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

4

Measure the voltage from the hood ajar switch open signal circuit of the hood ajar switch to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?

10 V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Test the hood open switch signal circuit of the hood ajar switch for the following:

    • A short to ground
    • An open
    • A high resistance

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

6

Test the hood closed switch signal circuit of the hood ajar switch for the following:

    • A short to ground
    • An open
    • A high resistance

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

7

Repair the ground circuit of the hood ajar switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 12

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8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the hood ajar switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the rear integration module (RIM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the hood ajar switch. Refer to Hood Ajar Indicator Lamp Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the RIM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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12

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTC.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK