DTC B1520 [BCM]


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DTC B1520

Bonnet latch switch circuit open

DETECTION CONDITION
Open circuit in wiring harness between BCM and bonnet latch switch
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Open circuit in wiring harness between BCM terminal 1B and bonnet latch switch terminal A
•  Open circuit in wiring harness between bonnet latch switch terminal B and body GND
•  Bonnet latch switch malfunction
•  BCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
INSPECT BONNET LATCH SWITCH CONNECTOR
•  Turn the ignition switch off.
•  Disconnect the bonnet latch switch connector.
•  Inspect the bonnet latch switch connector terminals for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, and corrosion).
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the terminal, then go to Step 6.
No
Go to the next step.
2
INSPECT BCM CONNECTOR
•  Disconnect the BCM connector.
•  Inspect the BCM connector terminals for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, and corrosion).
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the terminal, then go to Step 6.
No
Go to the next step.
3
INSPECT BONNET LATCH SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
•  Inspect for continuity between BCM terminal 1B (wiring harness-side) and bonnet latch switch terminal A (wiring harness-side).
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible open circuit, then go to Step 6.
4
INSPECT BONNET LATCH SWITCH GND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
•  Inspect for continuity between bonnet latch switch terminal B (wiring harness-side) and body GND.
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible open circuit, then go to Step 6.
5
INSPECT BONNET LATCH SWITCH
•  Inspect the bonnet latch switch.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the bonnet latch switch, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
6
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED
•  Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
•  Clear the DTC from the BCM memory using the M-MDS.
•  Perform the BCM DTC inspection.
•  Is the same DTC present?
Yes
Replace the BCM.
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.