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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 C0914 03: Device Voltage Reference Output 1 Circuit Voltage Below Threshold

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Battery Voltage Signal

C0914

C0914

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Circuit/System Description

The adaptive cruise module (ACM) monitors the system voltage to ensure that the voltage stays within the proper range. Damage to components, and incorrect data may occur when the voltage is out of range.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The vehicle speed is above 8 km/h (5 mph).
    • The system voltage is between 9.0-18 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ACM detects a system voltage below 8.5 volts for 1 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The ACM will command the RADAR NOT READY warning message to be illuminated on the driver information center (DIC).
    • The Cruise Control will be disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.
    • Using the scan tool Clear DTC Information function can clear the DTC.
    • The System Voltage is greater than 9.0 volts.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Cruise Control Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Cruise Control Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Disconnect the ACM and measure and record the voltage of the battery supply voltage circuit and the ground circuit of the ACM then measure the voltage across battery terminals and compare it with the first reading. Verify that the battery and battery supply voltage circuit do not differ more than 0.8 volts.
  2. If more than 0.8 volts test the battery supply voltage, ground circuits of the ACM for high resistance or replace the ACM.
  3. Go to Charging System Test .

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for ACM replacement, setup, and programming