B1517
DTC B1517
Circuit Description
The body control module (BCM) has designated circuits for monitoring vehicle system voltage. The BCM monitors the system voltage to ensure that the voltage stays within the proper range. Damage to components, and incorrect data may occur when the voltage is out of range. The BCM monitors the system voltage over an extended length of time. If the BCM detects the system voltage is outside an expected range for the calibrated length of time, or the BCM battery sense circuits differ by 3 volts DTC B1517 will set. Other modules also monitor system voltage the system voltage message is sent to the other modules and will default to 12.9 volts.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC B1517 Battery Voltage
This vehicle has DTCs which include DTC symptoms. For more information, refer to DTC Symptom Description.
Conditions for Running the DTC
This DTC shall run only if the BCM has power, ground, and the ignition is not in START mode. This DTC shall execute regardless of the battery voltage.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
^ The battery voltage falls below 11 volts, engine speed greater than 1,100 RPM for 15 seconds.
^ The battery voltage is greater 16 volts, engine speed greater than 1,100 RPM for 15 seconds.
^ The battery voltage differs by 3 volts on the BCM battery sense circuits for 15 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
B1517 03
The driver information center (DIC) displays the BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW Message.
B1517 07
The DIC displays the BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH Message.
B1517 52
The DIC displays the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON Message.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
^ The DTC will clear current status when the fault is no longer present.
^ A history DTC will clear after 50 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the malfunction is no longer present.
^ Use a scan tool.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
3. This step tests for the proper voltage at battery positive voltage sense circuits of the BCM. If voltages are not within the proper operating range, the voltage sense circuits needs to be tested.
4. This step tests the ground sense circuit of the BCM.
5. This step tests for the proper voltage of the battery sense circuits to the BCM. If voltage is not within the proper operating range, the battery positive voltage and ground circuits of the BCM need to be tested.
