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B1851

B1851-FLIPPER GLASS SWITCH STUCK - CLUSTER


B1851-Flipper Glass Switch Stuck - Cluster:





WHEN MONITORED
Continuously

SET CONDITION
When the Cluster senses a low condition on the Flip-UP (Flipper) Glass Switch Sense circuit for over 10 seconds, this code will set.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- (Q80) flip-up glass switch sense circuit short to ground
- Flip-up glass switch (license lamp) stuck
- Instrument cluster

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

1. TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
With the scan tool, record and erase DTC's
Operate the Flip-Up Glass Switch several times.
Cycle the ignition from on to off 3 times.
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read DTC's.

Q: Does the scan tool display B1851-FLIPPER GLASS SWITCH STUCK?

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.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

2. FLIP-UP GLASS SWITCH STUCK




With the scan tool, erase DTC's.
Disconnect the License Lamp connector.
With the scan tool, read DTC's.

Q: Does the scan tool display FLIPPER GLASS SWITCH STUCK?

NO: Replace the Flip-Up Glass Switch (License Lamp).
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
YES: Go To 3

3. FLIP-UP GLASS SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Cluster C3 connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Flip-Up Glass Switch Sense circuit.

Q: Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?

YES: Repair the Flip-Up Glass Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
NO: Replace the Instrument Cluster.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test