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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 B2750 00: Horn Relay Coil Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Horn Relay Control

B2750 00

B2750 00

B2750 00

--

Horn Control

2

2

1

--

Horn Ground

--

2

--

--

Horn Switch Ground

--

2

--

--

  1. Horns Always ON
  2. Horns Inoperative

Circuit/System Description

The body control module (BCM) controls the horn relay by grounding the control circuit of the horn relay coil energizing the relay. When the horn relay is energized, the horn relay contacts close applying voltage through the horn fuse and the horn control circuit to the horns.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The DTC can only set only when the output is actively being requested by the BCM.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM detects a short to ground, open, or short to voltage in the horn relay control circuit for approximately 125 milliseconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The BCM disables the output to the horn relay until the next ignition cycle.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The DTC clears when the fault is no longer detected.
    • The current DTC will become history when the request for the output is removed.
    • The history DTC will clear after 50 consecutive fault-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Horn Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Horn Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

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

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Output Controls
    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, use scan tool Horn output control to command the horn relay On. The Horn Relay Command output data parameter should display On and the horn should sound.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the C4 harness connector at the underhood fuse block.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the harness connector terminal G1and battery voltage.
  3. Command the horn ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
  4. If the test lamp is always OFF, test the horn relay control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
    If the test lamp is always ON, test the horn relay control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  5. If all circuits/connectors test normal, replace the underhood fuse block.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming