Pinpoint Test L: The Delayed Accessory Is Inoperative

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Pinpoint Test L: The Delayed Accessory is Inoperative

Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 100, Power Windows for schematic and connector information Electrical Diagrams.

Normal Operation

The accessory delay relay is located in the Body Control Module (BCM). When the ignition is in the ON position, the BCM (Body Control Module) activates the accessory delay relay by grounding the relay coil. When the ignition is turned to the OFF position, the BCM (Body Control Module) continues to ground the accessory delay relay coil for approximately 10 minutes, or until a front door is opened. When the accessory delay relay is active, it supplies voltage to the power window system.

- DTC B131A:12 (Delayed Accessory Power: Circuit Short To Battery)- sets when the BCM (Body Control Module) senses a short to voltage on the accessory delay relay control circuit.

- DTC B131A:14 (Delayed Accessory Power: Circuit Short To Ground or Open)- sets when the BCM (Body Control Module) senses an open or short to ground on the accessory delay relay control circuit.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Door ajar switches

- Accessory delay relay

- BCM (Body Control Module)

PINPOINT TEST L : THE DELAYED ACCESSORY IS INOPERATIVE

NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) from the Flex Probe Kit when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.

L1 CHECK FOR CORRECT OPERATION OF THE DOOR AJAR SWITCHES

- Open and close the front doors. Verify the interior lights turn on when the doors are open, and off when the doors are closed.

Do the interior lights operate normally?

Yes
GO to L2.

No
REFER to Lighting and Horns to diagnose the interior lighting and door ajar switches.

L2 CHECK THE ACCESSORY DELAY RELAY

- Carry out the accessory delay relay component test.

Did the accessory delay relay pass the component test?

Yes
GO to L3.

No
INSTALL a new accessory delay relay. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.

L3 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM (Body Control Module) OPERATION

- Disconnect all BCM (Body Control Module) connectors.

- Check for:
- corrosion.

- pushed-out pins.


- Connect all BCM (Body Control Module) connectors and make sure they seat correctly.

- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes
INSTALL a new BCM (Body Control Module) for the removal and installation procedure. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.