B2818

DTC B2818

Circuit Description
The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) connects to a remote switch circuit that allows certain functions to be performed when depressed. The IPC monitors these circuit voltage levels and detects when a certain button has been depressed by the voltage drop. If the voltage is not within range for pre determined amount of time, the IPC detects the malfunction and sets a IDTC.

Conditions for Running the DTC
The IPC and the tire pressure reset switch must be active.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
The IPC detects the tire pressure reset switch input low (shorted to ground) for more than 15 continuous seconds with the ignition in the on or run position.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
When the IPC detects the code as current, it disables (ignores) the tire pressure reset switch therefore the correct status of the switch will not be known when requested through the DILC.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
The IPC does not detect a failure during the diagnostic self test.

Diagnostic Aids
The IPC will store the code as current only as long as the failure exists. An intermittent failure will be stored as a history IDTC.

Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
4. Tests for a short to ground in the signal circuit.