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B1A3C






B1A3C-INTERNAL SIREN BATTERY





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

- When Monitored:
Continuously with the ignition on.

- Set Condition:
When the internal battery within the siren does not charge as expected, the Intrusion Transceiver Module (ITM) sets this code.





1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.

2. VEHICLE STORED WITH NO BATTERY VOLTAGE FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME

NOTE: If the vehicle was allowed to sit with no battery voltage for an extended period of time the back up battery located in the siren may discharge and need to be recharged.

Was the vehicle battery power just restored after the vehicle was stored with no power for an extended period of time?

Yes

- Allow the vehicle to sit with a fully charged battery for two hours then restart this procedure.

No

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