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Pinpoint Test I : Battery Current Sensor Faults: Notes

Refer to Charging System for schematic and connector information.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

For information on the battery current sensor, Refer to: Charging System - System Operation and Component Description 

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Fault Trigger Conditions 

DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions
B130C:12 Load Shed Control Circuit Short To Battery This DTC sets in the BCM when the BCM senses a short in the battery current sensor control circuit.
B130C:14 Load Shed Control Circuit Short To Ground or Open This DTC sets in the BCM when the BCM senses an open or ground in the battery current sensor control circuit.
B1438:03 Battery Current Sensor, FM (Frequency Modulated) / PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) Failure This DTC sets in the BCM when the BCM does not indicate current from the battery current sensor.

Possible Sources 

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks