Service Information

Cruze

DTC B1529

Diagnostic Instructions

•	Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

•	Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

•	Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B1529 03: Control Module Voltage Reference Output 5 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC B1529 07: Control Module Voltage Reference Output 5 Circuit High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit	Short to Ground	Open/High Resistance	Short to Voltage	Signal Performance
12V Reference	B1529 03, B1405 03	1	--	B1529 05
Steering Wheel Control Switch Signal	1	1	B3622 07	--
1. Steering Wheel Controls Inoperative

The body control module (BCM) supplies voltage to the steering wheel control switches and monitors the reindicator. Each switch state is associated to a set resistance value and when pressed a specific voltage drop occurs across the resistor unique to the switch. The BCM identifies the switch selection and activates the feature.

Conditions for Running the DTC

•	The system voltage is between 9–16 V.

•	The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B1529 03

•	The BCM detects a short to ground in the 12 V reference circuit.

•	The above condition is present for greater than 30 s.

B1529 07

•	The BCM detects a short to voltage in the 12 V reference circuit.

•	The above condition is present for greater than 30 s.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The BCM will ignore switch inputs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

•	The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.

•	A history DTC will clear once 100 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information

Electrical Information Reference

•	Circuit Testing

•	Connector Repairs

•	Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

•	Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the X85 Steering Wheel Air Bag Coil.
Ignition ON, test for greater than 11 V between the voltage reference circuit terminal 6 X3 male side and ground.

⇒	If less than the specified value, test the voltage reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module.

Test for greater than 11 V between the voltage reference circuit terminal 6 X3 male side and the signal circuit terminal 7 X3 male side.

⇒	If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module.

Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 7 X3 male side at the X85 Steering Wheel Air Bag Coil and ground.

⇒	If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground.

If all circuits test normal, test or replace the S70R Steering Wheel Controls Switch - Right.

Component Testing

Static Test

Disconnect the harness connector at the X85 Steering Wheel Air Bag Coil.
Test the resistance between the terminals 6 X3 female side and 7 X3 female side of the X85 Steering Wheel Air Bag Coil.

⇒	If any of the resistance measurements for the individual switches are not within the specified resistance values, replace the S70R Steering Wheel Controls Switch - Right.

Function Switch	Minimum Resistance Value	Maximum Resistance Value
Volume Up	1.0 kΩ	1.4 kΩ
Volume Down	1.3 kΩ	1.7 kΩ
Seek Up	1.7 kΩ	2.1 kΩ
Seek Down	2.2 kΩ	2.6 kΩ
Source	2.8 kΩ	3.2 kΩ
Phone/Push to Talk	3.6 kΩ	4.0 kΩ
Hang Up/Audio Mute	5.1 kΩ	5.5 kΩ
No Switch Pressed	O.L.	O.L.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

•	Radio Control Switch Replacement - Steering Wheel

•	Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup and programming