B1A3C

B1A3C-INTERNAL SIREN BATTERY

WHEN MONITORED
Continuously with the engine over 600 RPM.

SET CONDITION
When the internal battery within the siren does not charge as expected, the ITM sets this code.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Vehicle stored with no battery voltage for extended period of time
- SIREN

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

1. DETERMINING IF DTC IS CURRENT
With a scan tool, read and record DTC(s).
With the scan tool, clear DTC(s).
Start the engine and allow it to idle for two minutes then turn the engine off.
Using the scan tool, read DTC(s).

Q: Does the DTC reset?

YES: Go To 2
NO: DTC is not active at this time. Test complete.

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.

Q: 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.