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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Normal Device Power Moding
Table 2: Code Setting Criteria -- Fault for Device Power Moding

Circuit Description

Class 2 communications will not start until the vehicle systems "on" power mode has been identified. Three discrete wires from the ignition switch contacts are monitored by the instrument panel cluster (IPC) in order to determine the present power mode - ignition switch position. The IPC communicates the system power mode to all class 2 modules on the class 2 serial data line.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B1440 Power Mode Master Input Circuits Mismatch

Conditions for Running the DTC

The IPC must be powered.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

One of the 3 monitored ignition switch circuits has malfunctioned.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The IPC implements default actions for each ignition switch position when faults are detected.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The power moding malfunction must be corrected and then the code can be cleared by using the scan tool. The code also clears after 100 ignition cycles.

Normal Device Power Moding

Key Position

ACC

IGN 1

IGN 0

Engine Running

Power Mode

OFF/AWAKE

Inactive

Inactive

Inactive

No

OFF/AWAKE

UNLOCK

Inactive

Inactive

Active

No

UNLOCK

CRANK

Inactive

Active

Active

No

CRANK

ACC

Active

Inactive

Inactive

No

ACC

UNLOCK

Active

Inactive

Active

No

UNLOCK

RUN

Active

Active

Active

No

RUN

OFF/AWAKE

Inactive

Inactive

Inactive

Yes

OFF/AWAKE

UNLOCK

Inactive

Inactive

Active

Yes

UNLOCK

RUN

Active

Active

Active

Yes

RUN

Code Setting Criteria -- Fault for Device Power Moding

ACC

IGN 1

IGN 0

Engine Running

Power Mode (Default)

Inactive

Active

Inactive

No

OFF/AWAKE

Active

Active

Inactive

No

RUN

Inactive

Active

Inactive

Yes

RUN

Inactive

Active

Active

Yes

RUN--Fault is set only if this condition exists for more than 1 minute

Active

Inactive

Inactive

Yes

RUN

Active

Inactive

Active

Yes

RUN

Active

Active

Inactive

Yes

RUN

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  3. With the scan tool, observe the Ignition 1 and the Ignition 0 parameters in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) data list.

Does the scan tool display Active for both parameters?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

  1. Turn the ignition switch to Accessory.
  2. With the scan tool, observe the Ignition 1 parameter in the IPC data list.

Does the scan tool display Inactive?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 5

4

Test the ignition voltage circuit for an open, for a high resistance or for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

5

Test the ignition 1 voltage circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the IPC. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 8

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8

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK