SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B15C0, B15C1

DTC Code DTC Name
B15C0 Short in GPS Antenna
B15C1 Open in GPS Antenna

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is set when the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) detects an open or a short in the telephone and GPS antenna circuit. The DCM (Telematics Transceiver) receives 1574.42 - 1576.42 MHz radio frequency signal from satellites through the telephone and GPS antenna assembly. The cable is a 50 Ω coaxial cable.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
B15C0

Current for telephone and GPS antenna assembly is more than malfunction criterion for 10 seconds when engine switch is on (IG).

(Short circuit)

  • DCM (Telematics Transceiver)

  • Telephone and GPS antenna assembly

  • Wire harness or connector (Telephone and GPS antenna cord (No. 2 floor wire))
B15C1

Current for telephone and GPS antenna assembly is less than malfunction criterion for 10 seconds when engine switch is on (IG).

(Open circuit)

Tech Tips

Refer to "PARTS LOCATION" for the installation location of telephone and GPS antenna cord Click here.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK DTC


    1. Turn the engine switch off.

    2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and wait for 10 seconds.

    4. Turn the Techstream on.

    5. Perform "HEALTH CHECK" and check for current DTCs Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC B15C0 or B15C1 is output A
      DTC B15C0 or B15C1 is not output B

    B

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

    A

  2. INSPECT TELEPHONE AND GPS ANTENNA CORD (NO. 2 FLOOR WIRE)


    1. A01HOXZE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Telephone and GPS Antenna Cord (No. 2 Floor Wire)

      Disconnect the telephone and GPS antenna cord (No. 2 floor wire) connector from the DCM (Telematics Transceiver).

    2. Disconnect the telephone and GPS antenna cord (No. 2 floor wire) from the telephone and GPS antenna assembly.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      O34-2 (GPS1) - O37-1 (GPS2) Always Below 1 Ω
      O34-2a - O37-1a Always Below 1 Ω
      O34-2 (GPS1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      O34-2a - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPLACE TELEPHONE AND GPS ANTENNA CORD (NO. 2 FLOOR WIRE)

    OK

  3. REPLACE TELEPHONE AND GPS ANTENNA ASSEMBLY


    1. Replace the telephone and GPS antenna assembly with a known good one and check if the same problem occurs again Click here.

      OK
      The system returns to normal.

    NG

    REPLACE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER) Click here

    OK

    END

  4. REPLACE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER)


    1. Replace the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) Click here.

      Note


      • The engine switch must be off.

      • Do not swap the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) with one from another vehicle.


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    PERFORM DCM ACTIVATION Click here