Cruze

DTC B1516

The battery current sensor is a 3-wire hall effect current sensor. The battery current sensor monitors the current through the negative battery cable. The BCM supplies a 5 V reference and ground to the battery current sensor. The BCM monitors the voltage on the 5 V reference circuit to ensure that it is in the correct range.

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The BCM is awake.

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The battery current signal is less than 4 percent or greater than 96 percent duty cycle for 2 minutes.

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The battery current polarity is positive for 2 minutes.

The regulated voltage control (RVC) is disabled.

The DTC passes when the battery current returns to the normal range for 15 seconds.

Schematic Reference

Starting and Charging Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Charging System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

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1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B18 battery current sensor.
2. Ignition OFF and scan tool disconnected, open and close the driver door, and wait 1 minute. Test for less than 10 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal B and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 BCM.

3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 V between the 5 V reference circuit terminal A and ground.

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the 5 V reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, then replace the K9 BCM.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the 5 V reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, then replace the K9 BCM.

4. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 V between the signal circuit terminal C and ground.

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 BCM.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 BCM.

5. If all circuits test normal, replace the B18 battery current sensor.

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1. Verify that the B18 battery current sensor is installed securely around the negative battery cable, with the tape tab pointing away from the negative terminal on the C1 battery.

⇒	If the B18 battery current sensor is not installed correctly, remove and reinstall the sensor properly.

2. Replace the B18 battery current sensor.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.