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Pinpoint Test S : Power Points Are Never Or Always Powered: Notes

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Refer to Horn/Cigar Lighter for schematic and connector information.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

REFER to: Module Controlled Functions - System Operation and Component Description .

BCMDTC Fault Trigger Conditions 

DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions
B1430:12 Power Point Relay Reset Output: Circuit Short To Battery A continuous and on-demand DTC that sets when the BCM detects a short to voltage from the power point relay coil circuit.
B1430:14 Power Point Relay Reset Output: Circuit Short To Ground or Open A continuous and on-demand DTC that sets when the BCM detects a short to ground or open from the power point relay coil circuit.
B1435:12 Power Point Relay Set Output: Circuit Short To Battery A continuous and on-demand DTC that sets when the BCM detects a short to voltage from the power point relay coil circuit.
B1435:14 Power Point Relay Set Output: Circuit Short To Ground or Open A continuous and on-demand DTC that sets when the BCM detects a short to ground or open from the power point relay coil circuit.

Possible Sources 

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-Checks 

Inspect BJB fuse 60 (20A), fuse 62 (20A), fuse 65 (20A), fuse 67 (20A) and fuse 85 (5A).