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DTC Troubleshooting Index

NOTE: Record all DTCs, and sort them by DTC type using the DTC troubleshooting index, then troubleshoot the DTC(s) in this order:
  • Battery voltage DTCs
  • Internal error DTCs
  • Loss of communication DTCs (beginning with the lowest number first; for example, if B1008 and B1011 are retrieved, troubleshoot B1008 first).
  • Signal error DTCs

MICU 

MICU - DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

DTC Description DTC Type
B1000  Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) Loss of Communication
B1001  MICU internal (CPU) error Internal Error
B1002  MICU internal (EEPROM) error Internal Error
B1005  MICU lost communication with relay control module (RM message) Loss of Communication
B1007  MICU lost communication with combination switch control unit (HLSW message) Loss of Communication
B1008  MICU lost communication with gauge control module (A/T message) Loss of Communication
B1011  MICU lost communication with gauge control module (VSP/NE message) Loss of Communication
B1013  MICU lost communication with driver's MPCS unit (ASLOCKSW message) Loss of Communication
B1014  MICU lost communication with driver's MPCS unit (DOORSW message) Loss of Communication
B1015  MICU lost communication with driver's MPCS unit (DRLOCKSW message) Loss of Communication
B1016  MICU lost communication with keyless access control unit (PANIC message) Loss of Communication
B1032  MICU Collision detection system (CDS) input error Signal Error
B1575 Automatic lighting sensor circuit malfunction Signal Error

Relay Control Module 

RELAY CONTROL MODULE - DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

DTC Description DTC Type
B1050  Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) Loss of Communication
B1055 Relay control module lost communication with MICU (MICU message) Loss of Communication
B1056 Relay control module lost communication with MICU (ALARM message) Loss of Communication
B1060 Relay control module lost communication with gauge control module (VSP/NE message) Loss of Communication
B1061 Relay control module lost communication with gauge control module (A/T message) Loss of Communication
B1062 Relay control module lost communication with combination switch control unit (HLSW message) Loss of Communication
B1063 Relay control module lost communication with combination switch control unit (WIPSW message) Loss of Communication
B1064 Relay control module lost communication with driver's MPCS unit (DOORSW message) Loss of Communication
B1065 Relay control module lost communication with driver's MPCS unit (DRLOCKSW message) Loss of Communication
B1066 Relay control module lost communication with keyless access control unit (PANIC message) Loss of Communication
B1075 Headlight signal error Signal Error
B1076 Windshield wiper signal error Signal Error
B1077 Windshield wiper (As) signal error Signal Error
B1078 Daytime running lights malfunction (Canada) Signal Error
B1079 Daytime running lights malfunction (USA) Signal Error
B1080  Power supply circuit (IG1 line) input error for relay control module and MICU Signal Error

Driver's MPCS Unit (Rear Power Window section) 

DRIVER'S MPCS UNIT - DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

DTC Description DTC Type
B1132 Left rear power window motor pulse A error Signal Error
B1133 Left rear power window motor pulse B error Signal Error
B1134 Right rear power window motor pulse A error Signal Error
B1135 Right rear power window motor pulse B error Signal Error
B1136 Right rear power window switch internal error Signal Error
B1147 Left rear power window position detect circuit error Signal Error
B1148 Left rear power window switch internal error Signal Error
B1149 Right rear power window position detect circuit error Signal Error

Gauge Control Module 

GAUGE CONTROL MODULE - DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

DTC Description DTC Type
B1150  Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) Loss of Communication
B1152 Gauge control module internal (EEPROM) error Internal Error
B1155 Gauge control module lost communication with combination switch control unit (HLSW message) Loss of Communication
B1156 Gauge control module lost communication with combination switch control unit (WIPSW message) Loss of Communication
B1157 Gauge control module lost communication with MICU Loss of Communication
B1158 Gauge control module lost communication with relay control module (RM message) Loss of Communication
B1161 Gauge control module lost communication with keyless access control unit (REMOTE ID message) Loss of Communication
B1166 Gauge control module lost communication with adaptive front lighting control unit (AFS message) Loss of Communication
B1168 Gauge control module lost communication with PCM (ENG message) Loss of Communication
B1169 Gauge control module lost communication with PCM (A/T messages) Loss of Communication
B1170 Gauge control module lost communication with VSA modulator-control unit (VSA message) Loss of Communication
B1171 Gauge control module lost communication with adaptive cruise control (ACC) unit (ACC message) Loss of Communication
B1173 Gauge control module lost communication with TPMS control unit (TPMS message) Loss of Communication
B1175 Fuel level sensor (fuel gauge sending unit) circuit open Signal Error
B1176 Fuel level sensor (fuel gauge sending unit) circuit short Signal Error
B1177 Battery voltage abnormal Battery Voltage
B1178 F-CAN communication line error Loss of Communication
B1180 Gauge control module lost communication with MICU (AUTOLT message) Loss of Communication
B1181 Gauge control module lost communication with driver's MPCS unit (DOORSW message) Loss of Communication
B1182 Gauge control module lost communication with driver's MPCS unit (DRLOCKSW message) Loss of Communication

Climate Control Unit 

CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT - DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

DTC Description DTC type
B1200  Communication bus line (BUS-OFF) Loss of Communication
B1202 Climate control unit internal error Loss of Communication
B1205 Climate control unit lost communication with gauge control module (VSP/NE massage) Loss of Communication
B1206 Climate control unit lost communication with gauge control (ECT message) Loss of Communication
B1207 Climate control unit lost communication with gauge control module (ILLUMI message) Loss of Communication
B1208 Climate control unit lost communication with keyless access control unit (REMOTE ID message) Loss of Communication
B1225 An open in the in-car temperature sensor circuit Signal Error
B1226 A short in the in-car temperature sensor circuit Signal Error
B1227 An open in the outside air temperature sensor circuit Signal Error
B1228 A short in the outside air temperature sensor circuit Signal Error
B1229 An open in the sunlight sensor circuit Signal Error
B1230 A short in the sunlight sensor circuit Signal Error
B1231 An open in the evaporator temperature sensor circuit Signal Error
B1232 A short in the evaporator temperature sensor circuit Signal Error
B1235 A problem in the driver's air mix control linkage, door, or motor Signal Error
B1238 A problem in the passenger's air mix control linkage, door, or motor Signal Error
B1240 A problem in the mode control linkage, doors, or motor Signal Error
B1241 A problem in the blower motor circuit Signal Error
B2975 An open in the driver's vent air temperature sensor circuit Signal Error
B2976 A short in the driver's vent air temperature sensor circuit Signal Error
B2977 An open in the passenger's vent air temperature sensor circuit Signal Error
B2978 A short in the passenger's vent air temperature sensor circuit Signal Error
B2979 An open in the A/C pressure sensor circuit Signal Error
B2980 A short in the A/C pressure sensor circuit Signal Error
B2981 Climate control unit lost communication with navigation unit Loss of Communication
B2982 Climate control unit lost communication with each control motor Loss of Communication
B2983 A problem in the recirculation control linkage, doors, or motor Signal Error
B2984 A problem in the driver's cool vent control linkage, doors, or motor Signal Error
B2985 A problem in the passenger's cool vent control linkage, door, or motor Signal Error
B2987 A problem in the rear vent control linkage, doors, or motor Signal Error
B2991 Climate control unit lost communication with audio unit Loss of Communication

Combination Switch Control Unit 

COMBINATION SWITCH CONTROL UNIT - DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

DTC Description DTC Type
B1250  Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) Loss of Communication
B1255 Combination switch control unit lost communication with MICU Loss of Communication
B1275 Combination light switch OFF position circuit malfunction Signal Error
B1276 Combination light switch parking (SMALL) position circuit malfunction Signal Error
B1277 Headlight switch AUTO position circuit malfunction Signal Error
B1278 Headlight switch ON position circuit malfunction Signal Error-
B1279 Headlight switch DIMMER position circuit malfunction Signal Error
B1280 Turn signal switch circuit malfunction Signal Error
B1281 Windshield wiper switch MIST position circuit malfunction Signal Error
B1282 Windshield wiper switch INT (AUTO) position circuit malfunction Signal Error
B1283 Windshield wiper switch LOW position circuit malfunction Signal Error
B1284 Windshield wiper switch HIGH position circuit malfunction Signal Error

OnStar Control Unit ('05-06 models) 

ONSTAR CONTROL UNIT - DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

DTC Description DTC Type
B1400  Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) Loss of Communication
B1401 OnStar control unit internal (CPU) error Internal error
B1402 OnStar control unit internal (EEPROM) error Internal error
B1403 GPS receiver error Signal Error
B1404 Telephone module error Signal Error
B1405 OnStar control unit lost communication with driver's MPCS unit (DOORSW message) Loss of communication
B1406 OnStar control unit lost communication with driver's MPCS unit (DRLOCKSW message) Loss of communication
B1407 OnStar control unit lost communication with driver's MPCS unit (ASLOCKSW message) Loss of communication
B1408 OnStar control unit lost communication with gauge control module (VSP/NE message) Loss of communication
B1425 OnStar control unit lost communication with SRS unit (CDS message) Loss of communication
B1426 OnStar switches circuit malfunction Signal Error
B1427 Microphone circuit malfunction Signal Error
B1428 GPS antenna circuit malfunction Signal Error
B1433 Cellular phone antenna circuit malfunction Signal Error

Keyless Access Control Unit 

KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT - DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

DTC Description DTC Type
B1600  Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) Loss of Communication
B1601 Keyless access control unit internal (CPU) error Internal Error
B1602 Keyless access control unit internal (EEPROM) error Internal Error
B1605 Keyless access control unit lost communication with MICU (MICU message) Loss of Communication
B1610 Keyless access control unit lost communication with gauge control module (VSP/NE message) Loss of Communication
B1613 Keyless access control unit lost communication with driver's MPCS unit (DOORSW message) Loss of Communication
B1614 Keyless access control unit lost communication with driver's MPCS unit (DRLOCKSW message) Loss of Communication
B1615 Keyless access control unit lost communication with driver's MPCS unit (ASLOCKSW message) Loss of Communication
B1626 Ignition switch control unit no response Signal Error
B1627 RF Unit 1 not connected Signal Error
B1628 RF Unit 2 not connected Signal Error
B1640 RF Unit 1 circuit malfunction Signal Error
B1641 RF Unit 2 circuit malfunction Signal Error
B1645 Driver's door LF antenna circuit short Signal Error
B1646 Driver's door LF antenna circuit open Signal Error
B1647 Passenger's door LF antenna circuit short Signal Error
B1648 Passenger's door LF antenna circuit open Signal Error
B1657 Rear bumper LF antenna circuit short Signal Error
B1658 Rear bumper LF antenna circuit open Signal Error
B1659 Front interior LF antenna circuit short Signal Error
B1660 Front interior LF antenna circuit open Signal Error
B1663 Rear interior LF antenna circuit short Signal Error
B1664 Rear interior LF antenna circuit open Signal Error
B1667 Rear shelf LF antenna circuit short Signal Error
B1668 Rear shelf LF antenna circuit open Signal Error
B1671 Ignition switch control unit (Key SW) circuit open Signal Error
B1672 Ignition switch control unit (KNOB SW) circuit short Signal Error
B1673 Ignition switch control unit (KNOB SW) circuit open Signal Error
B1674 Ignition switch control unit (ROTATE SW) circuit short Signal Error
B1675 Ignition switch control unit (ROTATE SW) circuit open Signal Error

HandsFreeLink Control Unit 

HANDSFREELINK CONTROL UNIT - DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

DTC Description DTC Type
B1750  Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) Loss of Communication
B1775 Microphone input/output short to power/open Signal Error
B1776 Microphone input/output short to ground/open Signal Error
B1779 HFL switch or HFL-voice control switch (HFL talk/ HFL back buttons) circuit open/short Signal Error
B1780 HFL-voice control switch (HFL talk/HFL back buttons) circuit short Signal Error
B1792 HandsFreeLink control unit internal error Internal Error

Power Seat Control Unit 

POWER SEAT CONTROL UNIT - DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

DTC Description DTC Type
B1800  Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) Loss of Communication
B1802 Power seat control unit internal (EEPROM) error Loss of Communication
B1805 Power seat control unit lost communication with gauge control module (VSP/NE message) Loss of Communication
B1806 Power seat control unit lost communication with MICU Loss of Communication
B1808 Power seat control unit lost communication with gauge control module (A/T message) Loss of Communication
B1810 Power seat control unit lost communication with MICU (MIRRORSW message) Loss of Communication
B1811 Power seat control unit lost communication with driver's MPCS unit (DOORSW message) Loss of Communication
B1812 Power seat control unit lost communication with driver's MPCS unit (MEMSW message) Loss of Communication
B1825 Power seat slide motor pulse error Signal Error
B1826 Power seat front up-down motor pulse error Signal Error
B1827 Power seat rear up-down motor pulse error Signal Error
B1828 Power seat recline motor pulse error Signal Error
B1829 A/T P signal and VSS signal mismatch Signal Error
B1835 Tilt/telescopic switch signal input error Signal Error
B1836 Power seat position sensor circuit short Signal Error
B1837 Driving position memory recall timeout Signal Error
B1840 Tilt motor pulse error Signal Error
B1841 Telescopic motor pulse error Signal Error
B1842 Power tilt/telescopic position sensor power supply circuit (SVCC line) short Signal Error
B1843 Power seat control unit lost communication with power tilt/telescopic steering control unit (UART line) Loss of Communication
B1844 Power seat slide switch circuit malfunction Signal Error
B1845 Power seat recline switch circuit malfunction Signal Error
B1846 Power seat front up-down switch circuit malfunction Signal Error
B1847 Power seat rear up-down switch circuit malfunction Signal Error
B1848 Rear headrest switch signal error Signal Error

Adaptive Front Lighting Control Unit 

ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING CONTROL UNIT - DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

DTC Description DTC Type
B2100  Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) Signal Error
B2105 AFS control unit lost communication with gauge control module (STEERING message) Loss of Communication
B2106 AFS control unit lost communication with gauge control module (A/T message) Loss of Communication
B2107 AFS control unit lost communication with MICU (MICU message) Loss of Communication
B2108 AFS control unit lost communication with combination switch control unit (HLSW message) Loss of Communication
B2125 Steering angle sensor signal error Signal Error
B2126 Steering angle sensor Z pulse line or supply line open Signal Error
B2127 Steering angle sensor malfunction Signal Error
B2128 Steering angle sensor signal error Signal Error
B2129 Steering angle sensor circuit malfunction Signal Error
B2130 A short in the steering angle sensor Z pulse line Signal Error
B2131 Steering angle sensor MAX error Signal Error
B2132 Steering angle sensor learning error Signal Error
B2134 Wheel speed (RLP, RRP line) circuit open Signal Error
B2135 A/T reverse signal error Signal Error
B2136 Left AFS gearbox motor signal error Signal Error
B2137 Right AFS gearbox motor signal error Signal Error
B2139 Headlight leveling motor power supply circuit error Signal Error
B2140 Headlight leveling motor signal circuit error Signal Error
B2141 Suspension stroke sensor output error Signal Error
B2142 AFS control unit sub CPU communication error Internal Error
B2143 AFS control unit sub CPU memory error Internal Error
B2144 AFS control unit sub CPU EEPROM error Internal Error
B2145 Left AFS gearbox motor swing error Signal Error
B2146 Right AFS gearbox motor swing error Signal Error

Driver's MPCS Unit 

DRIVER'S MPCS UNIT - DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

DTC Description DTC type
B2150  Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) Loss of Communication
B2152  Driver's MPCS unit internal (EEPROM) error Internal Error
B2155  Driver's MPCS unit lost communication with MICU (MICU message) Loss of Communication
B2156  Driver's MPCS unit lost communication with MICU (MIRRORSW message) Loss of Communication
B2157  Driver's MPCS unit lost communication with gauge control module (ILLUMI message) Loss of Communication
B2159  Driver's MPCS unit lost communication with keyless access control unit (REMOTE message) Loss of Communication
B2160  Driver's MPCS unit lost communication with gauge control module (VSP/NE message) Loss of Communication
B2175 Driver's power window motor pulse A error Signal Error
B2176 Driver's power window motor pulse B error Signal Error
B2177 Front passenger's power window motor pulse A error Signal Error
B2178 Front passenger's power window motor pulse B error Signal Error
B2179 Driver's door key cylinder switch LOCK/UNLOCK signal error Signal Error
B2180 Driver's door lock switch LOCK/UNLOCK signal error Signal Error
B2181 Driver's door lock knob switch LOCK/UNLOCK signal error Signal Error
B2182 Left power mirror horizontal sensor signal error Signal Error
B2183 Left power mirror vertical sensor signal error Signal Error
B2184 Right power mirror horizontal sensor signal error Signal Error
B2185 Right power mirror vertical sensor signal error Signal Error
B2186 Front passenger's door lock switch LOCK/UNLOCK signal error Signal Error
B2187 Communication line (UART line) circuit short Signal Error
B2188 Communication line (UART line) circuit open Signal Error
B2189 Driver's power window position detect error Signal Error
B2190 Front passenger's power window position detect error Signal Error
B2191 Front passenger's MPCS unit internal (EEPROM) error Internal Error