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B1020




DTC B1020

Diagnostic Instructions

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

DTC Descriptor
DTC B1020 00
- Auxiliary Electronic Control Unit (ECU) 1 Performance

Circuit/System Description

The navigation radio communicates with the radio control assembly via serial data. If the radio receives an improper status response message, DTC B1020 will set.

This DTC indicates an internal ECU fault or a stuck button on the faceplate. No external circuits are involved.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* Ignition is ON or in the ACC position.
* The system voltage is at least 9.5 volts and no more than 15.5 volts.
* All the above conditions are present for greater than 10 seconds.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The radio receives an improper status response indicating an internal ECU fault or a stuck button on the radio control assembly.

Action Taken when the DTC Sets

No action is taken.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* A current DTC clears when the radio receives a proper status response message back from the radio control assembly.
* A history DTC clears after 50 malfunction-free ignition cycles.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Radio/Navigation System Schematics (Radio/Navigation System Schematics)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

Radio/Audio System Description and Operation (Radio/Audio System Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Verify that DTC B1020 is not set.

If the DTC is set, replace the radio control assembly.

Repair Instructions

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

Radio Control Assembly Replacement (with Navigation Display) (Radio Control Assembly Replacement (with Navigation Display))Radio Control Assembly Replacement (without Navigation Display) (Radio Control Assembly Replacement (without Navigation Display))