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Power Mode Mismatch



Power Mode Mismatch

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform theDiagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* ReviewStrategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

This vehicles power mode master (PMM) is the body control module (BCM). The ignition switch is a low current switch with multiple discrete ignition switch signals to the PMM for determination of the power mode. There are redundancies within the PMM system that can allow operation of certain subsystems when there are faults in the ignition switch circuits. Other information such as serial data input from other modules and DTCs is also used to determine what power mode signals and information is transmitted by the PMM. The BCM logic uses all this information to identify the operators desired power mode and activate specific discrete signals, and serial data messages for the operation of many different subsystems as necessary. Other modules which have switched voltage inputs may operate in a default mode if the PMM serial data message does not match what the individual module can see from its own connections. The PMM will activate relays and other direct outputs of the PMM as needed according to the calculated power mode.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

* Power Distribution Schematics (Power Distribution Schematics)
* Body Control System Schematics ([1][2]Body Control Systems)

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Component Connector End Views)
Description and Operation

Power Mode Description and Operation (Power Mode Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Control Module References) for Scan Tool Information

Circuit/System Verification

With a scan tool, access the power mode parameters and compare all parameters listed with the corresponding ignition key position. The PMM Power Mode Parameters table below illustrates the correct state of these input parameters in correspondence to the ignition switch position.

If any parameter is incorrect in any key position refer to Circuit/System Testing.





Circuit/System Testing

Important: You must perform the Circuit/System Verification before proceeding with Circuit/System Testing.


If a circuit fault exists in the BCM body wiring harness extension harness it must be replaced.


1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the ignition switch.
2. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 2 and ground.

• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance or a short to ground, and test the ignition switch ignition voltage output circuits for a short to ground.

3. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 6 and ground.

• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance or a short to ground, and test the ignition switch ignition voltage output circuits for a short to ground.

Important: The ignition switch component test must be preformed before proceeding with this test to verify the integrity of the switch.


4. Perform the ignition switch component test. The test should pass.

• If the ignition switch fails, replace the ignition switch.

5. Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the ignition switch, and disconnect the X 3 harness connector at the BCM.
6. Verify a test lamp illuminates between ignition 1 voltage circuit terminal A19 and ground only in the RUN and START ignition switch positions.

• If the test lamp illuminates when it should not, test the circuit between the BCM and the IGN1 relay, and the relay control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the ignition switch.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the circuit between the BCM and the IGN1 relay, and the relay control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the ignition switch.

7. Verify a test lamp illuminates between accessory voltage circuit terminal B15 and ground only in the ACCY and RUN ignition switch positions.

• If the test lamp illuminates when it should not, test the circuit between the BCM and the ignition switch for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the ignition switch.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the circuit between the BCM and the ignition switch for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the ignition switch.

8. Verify a test lamp illuminates between ignition 0 voltage circuit terminal A18 and ground only in the UNLOCK, ACCY, RUN and START ignition switch positions.

• If the test lamp illuminates when it should not, test the circuit between the BCM and the ignition switch for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the ignition switch.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the circuit between the BCM and the ignition switch for a short to a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the ignition switch.

9. Verify a test lamp illuminates between ignition 3 voltage circuit terminal A20 and ground only in the RUN ignition switch position.

• If the test lamp illuminates when it should not, test the circuit between the BCM and the ignition switch for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the ignition switch.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the circuit between the BCM and the ignition switch for a short to a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the ignition switch.

10. If all circuits test normal, replace the BCM.

Component Testing
Ignition Switch

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the ignition switch.
2. Using the Resistance Test table below, check the resistance between the terminals of the ignition switch listed in each switch position.





If any reading is not as specified, replace the ignition switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform theDiagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the repair.

* Control Module References (Control Module References) for module replacement, setup, and programming
* Ignition and Start Switch Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Body Control Module Body Wiring Harness Extension Harness Replacement (Body Control Module Body Wiring Harness Extension Harness Replacement)

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