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B097B





DTC B097B

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B097B
- Power Mode Start Switch Circuit

For symptom byte information refer to Symptom Byte List Symptom Byte List

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The ignition mode switch has two LEDs that indicate the vehicle power mode. When the vehicle is in the off mode, both LEDs will be off. Pressing the ignition mode switch button once (without the brake pedal applied), the vehicle enters the accessory mode and the amber LED (Accessory) will illuminate. The accessory mode has a 5 min timeout to reduce battery drain. Pressing the ignition mode switch button a s time (without the brake pedal applied), the vehicle enters the run/start mode (without the engine running) and the green LED (Run/Start) will illuminate. Pressing and holding the push button start switch for up to 10 s will place the vehicle in run/start mode (without the vehicle running) and the green LED (Run/Start) will illuminate. With the ignition off (with the brake pedal applied), pressing the ignition mode switch button once, the vehicle will enter run/start mode and the green LED (run/start) will illuminate. This will start the engine. Both LEDs have the voltage supplied from the body control module (BCM). The ignition mode switch sends the ignition mode switch status to the keyless entry control module and to the BCM. The keyless entry control module sends a redundant signal to the BCM with the ignition mode switch status.

The ignition mode switch contains two individual switches that provide redundant switch inputs to both the BCM and the keyless entry control module. The BCM supplies the ignition mode switch a constant B+ signal. The BCM monitors this signal to determine if the switch is released or pressed. When the ignition mode switch is not pressed, voltage on the signal circuit is pulled down through two resistors in the switch. When the ignition mode switch is pressed, voltage on the signal circuit is pulled down through only one resistor, changing the voltage seen at the BCM and indicating that the ignition mode switch is pressed.

The keyless entry control module monitors voltage on the switch in the same manner as the BCM, but monitors the switch located in the ignition mode switch.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Control module voltage is 9-16 V.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B097B 00

* The voltage seen at the BCM monitored switch does not match the voltage seen at the keyless entry control module monitored switch.

* The above condition exists for more than 1 s.

B097B 02

* The control module detects a short to ground in the ignition mode switch signal circuit.

* The above condition exists for more than 1 s.

B097B 04

* The control module detects a open in the ignition mode switch signal circuit.

* The above condition exists for more than 1 s.

B097B 05

* The control module detects an open in the ignition mode switch signal circuit.

* The above condition exists for more than 1 s.

B097B 08

* The control module detects a change in the ignition mode without observing a switch press.

* The above condition occurs 4 consecutive times.

B097B 61

* The control module detects a continuously closed ignition mode switch.

* The above condition exists for more than 1 min.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

No action is taken.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.

* A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive module ignition cycles without a repeat of the malfunction.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

* Power Moding Schematics Power Moding Schematics

* Power Distribution Schematics Power Distribution Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Sunshade - Left

Description and Operation

Power Mode Description and Operation Power Mode

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing

* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs

* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Verify DTC B097B 08 or B097B 61 is not set.

If either DTC is set
Test or replace the S38 Ignition Mode Switch.

If the DTCs are not set

2. Verify the green LED illuminates when the S38 Ignition Mode Switch is pressed and held for at least 5 s, with the brake pedal released.

If the green LED does not illuminate
Refer to Circuit/System Testing.

If the green LED illuminates

3. All OK.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF and all systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S38 Ignition Mode Switch. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.

2. Test for less than 10 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 4 and ground.

If 10 ohms or greater

1. Ignition OFF.

2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ground circuit end to end.

If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

If less than 2 ohms, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.

If less than 10 ohms

3. Test for less than 10 ohms between the low reference circuit terminal 7 and ground.

If 10 ohms or greater

1. Ignition OFF.

2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ground circuit end to end.

If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

If less than 2 ohms, replace the K84 Keyless Entry Control Module.

If less than 10 ohms

4. Connect the S38 Ignition Mode Switch, ignition ON.

5. Disconnect the S38 Ignition Mode Switch.

6. Verify the scan tool Body Control Module Push Button Ignition Switch Voltage parameter is greater than 11 V.

If 11 V or less

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 6 and ground.

If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.

If infinite resistance, replace the K9 Body Control Module.

If greater than 11 V

7. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 6 and ground.

8. Verify the scan tool Body Control Module Push Button Ignition Switch Voltage parameter is less than 1 V.

If 1 V or greater

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.

2. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit and ground.

If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.

If less than 1 V

3. Test for less than 2 ohms in signal circuit end to end.

If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

If less than 2 ohms, replace the K9 Body Control Module.

If less than 1 V

9. Connect the harness connector at the S38 Ignition Mode Switch.

10. Verify the scan tool Body Control Module Push Button Ignition Switch Voltage parameter is 8-10 V, with the S38 Ignition Mode Switch released.

If not between 8-10 V
Test or replace the S38 Ignition Mode Switch.

If between 8-10 V

11. Verify the scan tool Body Control Module Push Button Ignition Switch Voltage parameter is 4-7 V, with the S38 Ignition Mode Switch pressed.

If not between 4-7 V
Test or replace the S38 Ignition Mode Switch.

If between 4-7 V

12. Disconnect the X1 harness connector at the K84 Keyless Entry Control Module.

13. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 11 and ground.

If less than infinite resistance
Repair the short to ground on the circuit.

If infinite resistance

14. Ignition ON.

15. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal 11 and ground.

If 1 V or greater
Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.

If less than 1 V

16. Test for 4.5-5.5 kohms between the signal circuit terminal 11 and the low reference circuit terminal 12, with the S38 Ignition Mode Switch released.

If not between 4.5-5.5 kohms

1. Ignition OFF.

2. Test for less than 2 ohms in signal circuit end to end.

If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

If less than 2 ohms, test or replace the S38 Ignition Mode Switch.

If between 4.5-5.5 kohms

17. Test for 1-1.5 kohms between the signal circuit terminal 11 and the low reference circuit terminal 12, with the S38 Ignition Mode Switch pressed.

If not between 1-1.5 kohms
Test or replace the S38 Ignition Mode Switch.

If between 1-1.5 kohms

18. Replace the K84 Keyless Entry Control Module.

Component Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S38 Ignition Mode Switch.

2. Test for 4.5-5.5 kohms between the terminals listed below with the S38 Ignition Mode Switch released,

* Signal terminal 6 and ground terminal 4

* Signal terminal 3 and low reference terminal 7

If not between 4.5-5.5 kohms
Replace the S38 Ignition Mode Switch.

If between 4.5-5.5 kohms

3. Test for 1-1.5 kohms between the terminals listed below with the S38 Ignition Mode Switch pressed.

* Signal terminal 6 and ground terminal 4

* Signal terminal 3 and low reference terminal 7

If not between 1-1.5 kohms
Replace the S38 Ignition Mode Switch.

If between 1-1.5 kohms

4. All OK.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.

* Ignition and Start Switch Replacement (Without BTM) Ignition and Start Switch Replacement (Without BTM)Ignition and Start Switch Replacement (With BTM) Ignition and Start Switch Replacement (With BTM)

* Control Module References Control Module References for body control module or keyless entry control module replacement, programming and setup.