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B16A5






B16A5 - Passenger Window Switch Backlighting Circuit High






For a complete wiring diagram, refer to.

When Monitored: Whenever the power is turned off to the module and it goes from awake to sleep mode.

Set Condition: When the Switch Illumination Driver circuit is above 2.5 volts for over 1350 ms. and the switch illumination output is turned off.






Test Step 1 - TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION

Turn the ignition on.

With the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.

Ensure the passenger window lock out switch is off.

Turn the park lights on.

Wait 30 seconds.

With the scan tool, read the DTCs.

Does the scan tool display B16A5-PASSENGER WINDOW SWITCH BACKLIGHTING CIRCUIT HIGH?

Yes

Go to Test Step 2

No

Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior

Test Step 2 - WINDOW/DOOR LOCK SWITCH SHORTED







With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.

Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Passenger Window/Door Lock Switch connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Ensure the park lights are on.

Wait one minute.

With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.

Does the scan tool display B16A5-PASSENGER WINDOW SWITCH BACKLIGHTING CIRCUIT HIGH?

No

Replace the Window/Door Lock Switch.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior

Yes

Go to Test Step 3

Test Step 3 - (E34) SWITCH ILLUMINATION DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE







Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Passenger Door Module C5 harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Measure the voltage between the (E34) Switch Illumination Driver circuit and Ground.

Is there any voltage present?

Yes

Repair the (E34) Switch Illumination Driver circuit for a short to voltage.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior

No

Replace the Passenger Door Module.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior