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Circuit Description

Normal vehicle class 2 communications and module operations will not begin until the system power mode has been identified. Discrete circuits from the ignition switch are monitored by the power mode master (PMM) module in order to determine the correct power mode. The PMM communicates the system power mode to all class 2 modules on the class 2 serial data line. The body control module (BCM) is the PMM on this vehicle. Use this table if the class 2 power mode does not match the ignition switch position.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step tests for battery voltage on the signal circuits that are not required.

    2.

  2. This step tests for no battery voltage on the required signal circuits.

    3.

  3. If any ignition switch parameters that should be inactive in the present ignition switch position are active, 2 ignition switch signal circuits may be shorted together.

    4.

  4. This step eliminates open circuits as the cause of the malfunction.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Body Control System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Body Control System Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The class 2 power mode displayed on the scan tool does not match the ignition switch position.

1
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition OFF.
  3. Observe the Class 2 Power Mode parameter under the Diagnostic Circuit Check menu with a scan tool.

Does the displayed power mode parameter match the actual ignition switch position?

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 6

2
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the UNLOCK position.
  2. Observe the Class 2 Power Mode parameter under the Diagnostic Circuit Check menu with a scan tool.

Does the displayed power mode parameter match the actual ignition switch position?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 6

3
  1. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  2. Observe the Class 2 Power Mode parameter under the Diagnostic Circuit Check menu with a scan tool.

Does the displayed power mode parameter match the actual ignition switch position?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

Important:: The engine may start during this procedure. Turn the ignition OFF after verifying this power mode.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the CRANK position.
  2. Observe the Class 2 Power Mode parameter under the Diagnostic Circuit Check menu with a scan tool.

Does the displayed power mode parameter match the actual ignition switch position?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position.
  2. Observe the Class 2 Power Mode parameter under the Diagnostic Circuit Check menu with a scan tool.

Does the displayed power mode parameter match the actual ignition switch position?

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

Go to Step 6

6

Important:: The engine may start during this procedure. Turn the ignition OFF after verifying this power mode.

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the PMM.
  3. Hold the ignition switch in the position that indicated the incorrect power mode.
  4. Test the PMM ignition switch inputs for voltage with a test lamp attached to a good ground. Refer to Body Control System Description and Operation .

Is voltage present on any of the inputs that were specified as Inactive for the ignition switch position?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Important:: The engine may start during this procedure. Turn the ignition OFF after verifying this power mode.

  1. Hold the ignition switch in the position that indicated the incorrect power mode.
  2. Test the PMM ignition switch inputs for voltage with a test lamp attached to a good ground. Refer to Body Control System Description and Operation .

Is voltage present on every input specified as Active for the ignition switch position?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

8

  1. Disconnect the ignition switch.
  2. Test the PMM ignition switch input circuits for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  3. Test the PMM ignition switch circuits for a short between circuits. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 10

9

  1. Disconnect the ignition switch.
  2. Test the PMM ignition switch input circuits for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 10

10

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 12

11

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

12

Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

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13

Important:: After replacement of the PMM perform the setup procedure if required.

Replace the PMM. Refer to Control Module References .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

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14
  1. Reconnect all disconnected components.
  2. Observe the Class 2 Power Mode parameter under the Diagnostic Circuit Check menu with a scan tool.
  3. Turn the ignition switch through all possible positions one at a time.

Does the displayed power mode parameter match the actual ignition switch position?

System OK

Go to Step 1