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P1F17




DTC P1F17

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 Descriptor
DTC P1F17
- System Isolation / Impact Sensor Fault - Hybrid/EV Battery System Contactors Open

Circuit/System Description

The hybrid/EV powertrain control module 2 will set DTC P1F17 if the hybrid/EV powertrain control module has detected a passive loss of isolation, the supplemental inflatable restraint sensors are not working or has lost communications with the hybrid/EV powertrain control module and the supplemental inflatable restraint module.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* Vehicle ON.
* The 12 V battery voltage is greater than 9 V.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

* P0AA6 is set in the hybrid/EV powertrain control module.
* DTCs B0083-B0088 are set in the supplemental inflatable restraint module.
OR
* P0AA6 is set in the hybrid/EV powertrain control module.
* DTC U184E is set.
OR
* The hybrid/EV powertrain control module 2 has lost communications with the hybrid/EV powertrain control module.
* DTC U184E is set.
OR
* The hybrid/EV powertrain control module 2 has lost communications with the hybrid/EV powertrain control module.
* DTCs B0083-B0088 are set in the supplemental inflatable restraint module.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* DTC P1F17 is a type A DTC.
* All of the contactors will be prevented from closing.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* DTC P1F17 is a type A DTC.
* The Clear Secured High Voltage DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes reset function must be performed with a scan tool before clear codes.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Hybrid Energy Storage Schematics Hybrid Energy Storage Schematics
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Hybrid/EV Battery Pack X1
Description and Operation

Drive Motor Battery System Description Drive Motor Battery System Description
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

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Programming and Relearning for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Danger: The Volt Battery Pack will utilize an exchange program. Please consult the most recent revision of bulletin/PI #PIP4841, available in Service Information (SI), for a list of approved Volt Battery Pack service procedures. Components that may be removed and serviced without exchanging the complete battery pack are identified in the bulletin/PI. Please contact the GM Technical Assistance Center (1-877-446-8227) if you have any questions.


1. Verify that no other DTCs are set.

If any of the DTCs are set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle.

2. Verify the K36 inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module is programmed with the correct software calibration.

If the correct software is not installed, program the K36 inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module.

3. Vehicle in Service Mode, observe the scan tool Crash Event Detected parameter. The reading should be No.

If the reading is yes, perform the Clear Secured High Voltage DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes function.

4. Perform the Clear Secured High Voltage DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes function. If DTC P1F17 resets and no other DTCs are set, replace the K114B hybrid/EV powertrain control module 2.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References Programming and Relearning for hybrid/EV powertrain control module 2 and inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module replacement, programming and setup