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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 Descriptors

DTC B1288 01: Video Display Mode Control Signal Short to Battery

DTC B1288 02: Video Display Mode Control Signal Short to Ground

DTC B1288 04: Video Display Mode Control Signal Open Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

DVD Display B+

1

1

1

--

Radio ON Signal

1

1

1

--

Video Display Brightness Signal

B1289 02

B1289 04

B1289 01

--

Video Display Mode Control

B1288 02

B1288 04

B1288 01

--

Video High Signal

1

1

1

--

Video Low Signal

1

1

1

--

DVD Display Ground

--

1

--

--

1. Video Entertainment System Inoperative.

Circuit/System Description

The radio can control the video display mode on vehicles equipped with rear seat entertainment (RSE) video. The radio varies a pulse with modulated (PWM) signal to the rear entertainment video screen to command the display mode.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • Ignition ON.
    • Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The DTC will set when the radio detects a short to voltage, short to ground, or an open/high resistance in the video display mode control circuit 400 ms after the radio activates the remote enable circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The radio sets the DTC and defaults the video display to normal mode.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
    • A history DTC will clear once 100 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Video System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Video Entertainment System 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. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the rear video display.
  2. Ignition ON, test for 100-300 Hz at the control circuit terminal 10.
  3. If not within the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage, short to ground, or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
  4. If all circuits test normal, replace the rear video display.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Video Display Replacement
    •  Control Module References for Radio replacement, setup, and programming