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B3622



DTC B3622

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* ReviewStrategy 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 B3622 07
- Steering Wheel Controls Signal Circuit



Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

The body control module (BCM) monitors the steering wheel control signal circuit voltage. If the voltage level is too high, damage may result in the system. When a high voltage condition is detected, the BCM will ignore the switch command.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* Battery voltage is between 9-16 volts
* The ignition is ON.


Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM detects a short to ground in the steering wheel control switch signal circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The BCM will ignore switch inputs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
* A history DTC will clear once 100 consecutive malfunction free ignition cycles have occurred.


Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Steering Wheel Secondary/Configurable Control Schematics (Steering Wheel Secondary/Configurable Control Schematics)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

Steering Wheel Controls Description and Operation (Steering Wheel Controls 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

Ignition ON, observe the scan tool SWC Bank 1 status while pressing and releasing the switches. The reading should be SW1-SW7 identifying the switch pressed, and Idle when released.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the right steering wheel control switch.
2. Ignition ON, test for B+ between the voltage reference circuit terminal 3 and ground.

If less than the specified value, test the voltage reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

3. Test for B+ between the voltage reference circuit terminal 3 and the signal circuit terminal 4.

If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

4. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the BCM.
5. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 4 and ground.

If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground.

6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the right steering wheel control switch.


Component Testing

1. Disconnect the harness connector at the right steering wheel control switch.
2. Connect a DMM between terminals 3 and 4 of the right steering wheel control switch.

If any of the resistance measurements for the individual switches are not within the specified resistance values, replace the right steering wheel control switch.






Repair Instructions

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

* Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for BCM replacement, setup, and programming