Circuit Description
The body control module (BCM) supplies battery voltage to the courtesy lamps, underhood lamp, instrument panel (I/P) compartment lamp, console lamp, and both visor vanity mirror lamps. In the event that any of these lamps were to remain illuminated for more than 20 minutes with the ignition switch in the OFF position, the BCM will deactivate the courtesy lamp supply voltage circuit to prevent a total battery discharge condition.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC B1480 Battery Rundown Protection Circuit
DTC Symptom | DTC Symptom Descriptor |
|---|---|
00 | Short to Ground |
Conditions for Running the DTC
Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
DTC B1480 will set when the courtesy lamp supply voltage circuit that feeds the courtesy lamps, underhood lamp, IP compartment lamp, console lamp and both visor vanity mirror lamps is shorted to ground for longer than 1 second.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The courtesy lamps, underhood lamp, I/P compartment lamp, console lamp, and both visor vanity mirror lamps will not operate.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists. |
| • | You issue a scan tool CLEAR DTCs command. |
| • | A history DTC will clear once 100 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred. |
Diagnostic Aids
Thoroughly inspect the wiring and connectors. An incomplete inspection of the wiring and connectors may result in misdiagnosis causing part replacement with the reappearance of the malfunction. If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .
Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List | |||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Is DTC B1480 displayed as current? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections |
3 | Test the courtesy lamp supply voltage circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
4 | Replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 5 | -- |
5 |
Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
