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Communications






9094-BODY CONTROL MODULE GROUND DISCONNECTED





For a complete wiring diagram refer to Diagrams/Electrical.

- When Monitored:

With the ignition on.

- Set Condition:

The Body Control Module (BCM) does not detect a ground circuit.






Diagnostic Test

1. TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION

Turn the ignition on.

With the scan tool, record and erase BCM DTC's.

Cycle the ignition from on to off 3 times.

Turn the ignition on.

With the scan tool, read active BCM DTC's.

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.


2. GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN





NOTE: When performing this step, turn the ignition off (wait one minute) before disconnecting any module.

Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the BCM C7 harness connector.

Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check ground circuit.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes

- Inspect the wiring and connectors for damage. If ok, replace and program the Body Control Module.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Verification Tests

No

- Repair the ground circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Verification Tests