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B0550




DTC B0550

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 B0550 32
- Odometer Circuit General Memory Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The instrument cluster is equipped with an odometer that indicate the distance traveled by the vehicle. This information is also stored in the body control module. In addition to storing the odometer value for the vehicle, the instrument cluster and the body control module both store the vehicle VIN. Software checks are performed to ensure these modules, and their stored odometer information, can not be moved or transferred between different vehicles.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The body control module has detected an internal memory malfunction.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The DTC is stored in the body control module memory.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The body control module no longer detects a malfunction.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Instrument Cluster Schematics Instrument Cluster Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Fuel Pump and Level Sensor Assembly

Description and Operation

Instrument Cluster Description and Operation Instrument Cluster

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

1. Ignition ON.

2. Verify DTC B0550 is not set.

If the DTC is set

1. Program the K9 body control module.

2. Verify the DTC is not set.

If the DTC is set, replace the K9 body control module.

If the DTC is not set

3. All OK.

If the DTC is not set

3. All OK

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.

Control Module References Control Module References for body control module replacement, programming and setup