B2516

DTC B2516

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy 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.

DTC Descriptor
DTC B2516 00
- Driver Exterior Lock Sensor Malfunction

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

The exterior driver door handle contains a small sensor which allows the driver to lock the vehicle doors from the outside without using the remote keyless transmitter. The keyless entry control module monitors the voltage level on the driver door handle switch signal circuit, when the switch is pressed, the voltage in the signal circuit will drop and the keyless entry control module will then send a serial data message to the BCM to command all the doors to lock.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Battery voltage is between 9-16 V.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The keyless entry control module detects the driver door lock switch signal circuit is shorted to ground for greater than 45 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The keyless entry control module ignores inputs from the left front exterior door handle switch.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The DTC will be current for as long as the fault is present.
* When the fault is no longer present, the DTC will be a history DTC.
* A history DTC will clear after 50 ignition cycles.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Remote Function Schematics ([1][2]Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference

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

Power Door Latch Description and Operation (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 (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Exterior Driver Door Handle Proximity Sensor parameter while pressing and releasing the driver door handle lock switch. The value should change between Active and Inactive as the switch is pressed and released.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the A24D Door Handle Assembly-Driver.
2. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Exterior Driver Door Handle Proximity Sensor parameter is Inactive.

• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 3 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K84 Keyless Entry Control Module.

3. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the A24D Door Handle Assembly-Driver.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for the keyless entry control module replacement, setup and programming