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Test Description

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

  1. 3:  This tests the ignition switch for a short circuit between the 12-volt reference supply circuit and the ACCESSORY circuit in the OFF position.
  2. 4:  This tests the wiring of the ACCESSORY circuit for a short to ground or voltage.
  3. 5:  This tests the ignition switch for a closed circuit between the ignition switch 12-volt reference supply circuit and the ACCESSORY circuit in the Run and Accessory switch positions. Care must be taken as the engine may crank during this test.
DTC B1380

Step Action Values Yes No
Schematic Reference: Body Control System Schematics  and Power Distribution Schematics in Wiring Systems
Connector End View Reference:  Master Electrical Component List  in Wiring Systems
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. Check for DTC B1380 in the body control module (BCM).
Does the scan tool display DTC B1380 as current?		 - Go to Step 3  Go to Diagnostic Aids
3 
  1. Disconnect the BCM harness connector that contains the Aaccessory circuit.
  2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position, leaving the key in the ignition.
  3. Test for a short to ground and a short to voltage between the accessory circuit and the ignition switch 12-volt reference supply circuit at the BCM harness connector. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.
Did you find a short between the 2 circuits?		 B+ Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4 
  1. Disconnect the ignition switch harness connector.
  2. Test the accessory ignition switch circuit and the ignition switch 12-volt reference supply circuit for a short to ground or voltage at the BCM harness connector. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 B+ Go to Step 9  Go to Step 7 
5 
IMPORTANT: The engine may crank during this procedure.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  2. Test for continuity between the accessory terminal and the ignition switch 12-volt reference supply terminal on the BCM harness connector. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the accessory position.
  4. Test for continuity between the accessory terminal and the ignition switch 12-volt reference supply terminal on the BCM harness connector.
Can you measure continuity in both the Run and Accessory positions?		 - Go to Step 8  Go to Step 6 
6 Test the accessory and the ignition switch 12-volt reference supply terminals of the ignition switch harness connector, for intermittent or poor connections, and an open condition.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 9  Go to Step 7 
7 Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 9  -
8
IMPORTANT: Perform the programming/RPO Configuration for the replacement BCM. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration .
Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 9  -
9
  1. Reconnect all disconnected connectors.
  2. Install the scan tool.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  5. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTCs as specified in the supporting text.
Does the DTC reset?		 - Go to Step 1  System OK
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