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Preliminary Procedure

  1. Verify customers complaint by operating power windows. Check window alignment, window mounting, window frame interference or damaged switches. Check for blown fuse(s), loose or corroded connectors, or damaged wiring harness. Repair or replace components as necessary.
  2. If all components are okay, connect NGS tester to DLC located below instrument panel. Using NGS tester, perform DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST. If NGS tester displays CKT 914 or CKT 915=ALL MODULES NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, see MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnosis network concern. If NGS tester displays NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for Generic Electronic Module (GEM), perform TEST J: NO COMMUNICATION WITH GEM  under SYSTEM TESTS.
  3. If NGS tester displays SYSTEM PASSED, retrieve and record continuous DTCs. Erase continuous DTCs. Perform self-test diagnostics for GEM/CTM using NGS tester. If GEM/CTM DTCs are retrieved, see GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE/CENTRAL TIMER MODULE (GEM/CTM) DTC DEFINITIONS table to continue diagnosis. If no DTCs are retrieved, perform appropriate test under SYSTEM TESTING  .
GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE/CENTRAL TIMER MODULE (GEM/CTM) DTC DEFINITIONS

DTC Source Module Description
B1302 GEM (1) Accessory Delay Relay Coil Circuit Failure
B1304 GEM (1) Accessory Delay Relay Coil Circuit Open Or Short To Battery
B1313 GEM/CTM (1) Battery Saver Relay Coil Circuit Failure
B1315 GEM/CTM (1) Battery Saver Relay Coil Circuit Short To Battery
B1317 GEM/CTM (2)(3) Battery Voltage High
B1318 GEM/CTM (2)(3) Battery Voltage Low
B1322 GEM/CTM (3)(4) Left Front Door Ajar Circuit Short To Ground
B1323 GEM/CTM (5) Door Ajar Light Circuit Failure
B1325 GEM/CTM (5) Door Ajar Light Circuit Short To Battery
B1330 GEM/CTM (3)(4) Right Front Door Ajar Circuit Short To Ground
B1334 GEM/CTM (4) Deck Lid Ajar Rear Door Circuit Short To Ground
B1338 GEM/CTM (4) Right Rear Door Open Warning Light Switch Circuit Short To Ground
B1340 GEM/CTM (6) Chime Input Request Circuit Short To Ground
B1342 GEM/CTM (7) GEM/CTM Is Defective
B1345 GEM (8) Heated Backlite Input Circuit Short To Ground
B1347 GEM (8) Heated Backlite Relay Circuit Failure
B1349 GEM (8) Heated Backlite Relay Circuit Short To Battery
B1352 GEM/CTM (3)(6) Ignition Key-In Circuit Failure
B1355 GEM/CTM (9) Ignition Run Circuit Failure
B1359 GEM/CTM (9) Ignition RUN/ACC Circuit Failure
B1371 GEM/CTM (2) Illuminated Entry Relay Circuit Failure
B1373 GEM/CTM (4) Interior Light Relay Coil Circuit Short To Battery
B1398 GEM (10) Power Window One-Touch Window Relay Circuit Failure
B1400 GEM (10) Power Window One-Touch Window Relay Coil Circuit Short To Battery
B1404 GEM (10) Driver Door Power Window Down Circuit Open
B1405 GEM (10) Driver Door Power Window Down Circuit Short To Battery
B1410 GEM (3)(10) Driver Door Power Window Motor Circuit Failure
B1426 GEM/CTM (5) Seat Belt Light Output Circuit Short To Battery
B1428 GEM/CTM (5) Seat Belt Light Output Circuit Failure
B1431 GEM/CTM (11) Wiper Brake/Run Relay Circuit Failure
B1432 GEM/CTM (11) Wiper Brake/Run Relay Short To Battery
B1434 GEM/CTM (11) Wiper Hi/Low Speed Relay Circuit Failure
B1436 GEM/CTM (11) Wiper Hi/Low Speed Relay Circuit Short To Battery
B1438 GEM/CTM (3)(11) Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Failure
B1441 GEM/CTM (3)(11) Wiper Mode Select Switch Input Short To Ground
B1446 GEM/CTM (3)(11) Wiper Park Sense Circuit Failure
B1450 GEM/CTM (3)(11) Wiper/Wash Interval Delay Switch Input Circuit Failure
B1453 GEM/CTM (3)(11) Wiper/Wash Interval Delay Switch Input Short To Ground
B1458 GEM/CTM (11) Wiper/Washer Pump Motor Relay Circuit Failure
B1460 GEM/CTM (11) Wiper/Washer Pump Motor Relay Coil Short To Battery
B1462 GEM/CTM (3)(6) Seat Belt Switch Circuit Failure
B1466 GEM/CTM (11) Wiper Hi/Low Speed Not Switching
B1467 GEM/CTM (11) Wiper Motor Hi/Low Speed Circuit Short To Battery
B1473 GEM/CTM (11) Wiper Motor Low Speed Circuit Failure
B1475 GEM/CTM (10) Delayed Accessory Relay Contacts Short To Battery
B1476 GEM/CTM (11) Wiper Motor High Speed Circuit Failure
B1483 GEM (12) Brake Pedal Input Circuit Failure
B1485 GEM (12) Brake Pedal Input Circuit Short To Battery
B1571 GEM/CTM (4) Left Rear Door Ajar Circuit Failure
B1574 GEM/CTM (4) Left Rear Door Ajar Circuit Short To Ground
B1577 GEM/CTM GEM/CTM . (3)(6) Parking Light Input Circuit Short To Battery
B1610 GEM (3)(4) Illuminated Entry Input Request Circuit Short To Ground
B1611 GEM (11) Rear Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Failure
B1614 GEM (11) Rear Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Short To Ground
B1814 GEM (11) Rear Wiper Motor Down Relay Circuit Failure
B1816 GEM (11) Rear Wiper Motor Down Relay Coil Circuit Short To Battery
B1818 GEM (11) Rear Wiper Motor Up Relay Coil Circuit Failure
B1820 GEM (11) Rear Wiper Motor Up Relay Circuit Short To Battery
B1833 GEM (3)(13) Door Unlock Switch Circuit Short To Ground
B1834 GEM (13) Door Unlock Disarm Output Circuit Failure
B1836 GEM (13) Door Unlock Disarm Output Circuit Short To Battery
B1839 GEM (11) Rear Wiper Motor Circuit Failure
B1840 GEM/CTM (11) Front Wiper Power Circuit Failure
B1894 GEM (11) Rear Wiper Motor Speed Sense Circuit Failure
B2105 GEM (12) Throttle Position Input Signal Out Of Low Range
B2106 GEM (12) Throttle Position Input Signal Out Of High Range
B2141 GEM/CTM (14) NVM Configuration Failure
P0500 GEM (12) Vehicle Speed Signal Circuit Failure
P1763 GEM (6) Trans. Neutral In Tow Indicator Circuit Short To Battery
P1764 GEM (6) Trans. Neutral In Tow Indicator Circuit Failure
P1804 GEM (12) 4-Wheel Drive High Indicator Circuit Failure
P1806 GEM (12) 4-Wheel Drive High Indicator Circuit Short To Battery
P1808 GEM (12) 4-Wheel Drive Low Indicator Circuit Failure
P1810 GEM (12) 4-Wheel Drive Low Indicator Circuit Short To Battery
P1812 GEM (12) 4-Wheel Drive Mode Select Circuit Failure
P1815 GEM (12) 4-Wheel Drive Mode Select Circuit Short To Ground
P1820 GEM (12) Transfer Case Clockwise Shift Relay Coil Circuit Failure
P1822 GEM (12) Transfer Case Clockwise Shift Relay Coil Short To Power
P1824 GEM (12) 4-Wheel Drive Electric Clutch Relay Circuit Failure
P1826 GEM (12) 4-Wheel Drive Low Clutch Relay Short To Battery
P1828 GEM (12) Transfer Case Counterclockwise Shift Relay Circuit Failure
P1830 GEM (12) Transfer Case Counterclockwise Shift Relay Coil Short To Battery
P1836 GEM (12) Transfer Case Front Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Failure
P1837 GEM (12) Transfer Case Rear Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Failure
P1838 GEM (12) Transfer Case Shift Motor Circuit Failure
P1846 GEM (12) Transfer Case Contact Plate "A" Circuit Failure
P1850 GEM (12) Transfer Case Contact Plate "B" Circuit Failure
P1854 GEM (12) Transfer Case Contact Plate "C" Circuit Failure
P1858 GEM (12) Transfer Case Contact Plate "D" Circuit Failure
P1866 GEM (12) Transfer Case System Concern
P1867 GEM (12) Transfer Case Contact Plate General Circuit Failure
P1874 GEM (12) Automatic Hall Effect Sensor Power Circuit Failure
P1875 GEM (12) Automatic Hall Effect Sensor Power Circuit Short To Battery
P1891 GEM (12) Transfer Case Contact Plate Ground Return Open Circuit
(1) Perform TEST A: ALL POWER WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE  under SYSTEM TESTS.
(2) See GENERATORS article in the STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS section for testing procedures.
(3) This DTC may also be present from GEM/CTM wiggle test.
(4) Test wiring for opens and/or shorts and repair as necessary. See appropriate wiring diagram in ILLUMINATION/INTERIOR LIGHTS article.
(5) See INSTRUMENT PANELS article for testing procedures.
(6) Test wiring for opens and/or shorts and repair as necessary. See appropriate wiring diagram in WARNING SYSTEMS article.
(7) Clear DTCs. Retrieve DTCs. If DTC B1342 is retrieved, replace GEM/CTM and retest system operation.
(8) See REAR WINDOW DEFOGGERS article for testing procedures.
(9) See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article for testing procedures.
(10) Perform appropriate test under SYSTEM TESTING  .
(11) See WIPER/WASHER SYSTEMS article for testing procedures.
(12) See TRANSFER CASES article in the TRANSMISSIONS section for testing procedures.
(13) See REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMS article for testing procedures.
(14) Vehicle speed calibration data is not programmed into GEM/CTM. Use NGS tester configuration card help screen to program tire size and axle ratio. Retest system operation. If DTC B2141 is still present, replace GEM/CTM and retest system operation.