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B212F






B212F-IGNITION RUN/ACC CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW





For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

- When Monitored:
With the ignition on.

- Set Condition:
The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) detects a short to ground condition on the Fused Ignition Switch Output (RUN/ACC) circuit.





1. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC
1. Check all fuses.
2. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
3. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 10 seconds.
4. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

2. CHECK TIPM FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT TO GROUND
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove fuses 13, 16, and 12.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes

- Replace the TIPM.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To 3

3. CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND ON THE (F996) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Reinstall fuses 12, 13, and 16.
3. Remove fuse number 16.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes

- Go To 4

No

- Go To 6

4. CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND ON THE (F985) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove fuse number 13.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes

- Go To 5

No

- Go To 9

5. CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND ON THE (A999) FUSED B+ CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove fuse number 12.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes

- Replace the TIPM.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To 10

6. CHECK SUNROOF MOTOR FOR A SHORT TO GROUND




1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Sunroof Motor harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes

- Go To 7

No

- Replace the Sunroof Motor.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

7. CHECK A/C POWER OUTLET FOR A SHORT TO GROUND




1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the A/C Power Outlet harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes

- Go To 8

No

- Replace the A/C Power Outlet.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

8. CHECK REAR WIPER MOTOR FOR A SHORT TO GROUND




1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Rear Wiper Motor harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes

- Repair the (F996) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Acc) circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Replace the Rear Wiper Motor.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

9. CHECK DOME LAMP FOR A SHORT TO GROUND




1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Reinstall Fuse number 13.
3. Disconnect the Dome Lamp harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on. Activate Dome Lamp.
5. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes

- Repair the (F985) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Acc) circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Replace the Dome Lamp.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

10. CHECK INVERTER MODULE FOR A SHORT TO GROUND




1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Reinstall fuse number 12.
3. Disconnect the Inverter Module harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes

- Repair the (A999) Fused B+ circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Replace the Inverter Module.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.