Service Information

Captiva

DTC B1325

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 B1325 03: Voltage Below Threshold

DTC B1325 07: Voltage Above Threshold

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit	Short to Ground	Open/High Resistance	Short to Voltage	Signal Performance
Battery Positive Voltage Circuit	B1325	B1325	B1325	B1325

The control modules on this vehicle monitor the battery voltage through the battery positive voltage circuits. This vehicle has multiple modules that will set the DTC. For more information on which modules, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle .

Conditions for Running the DTC

•	The voltages supplied to the control modules are in the range of 7-26 volts.

•	The ignition is ON.

•	The engine is running.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B1325 03

The control module detects a system voltage below the calibrated value usually 9 volts for at least 5 seconds.

B1325 07

The control module detects a system voltage above the calibrated value usually 18 volts for at least 5 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•	The control module immediately disables all outputs when an out of range voltage condition has been detected, with the exception of GMLAN and Run/Crank relay that are disabled after a 3 minute delay.

•	The setting of other DTCs is inhibited.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Starting and Charging Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

•	Circuit Testing

•	Connector Repairs

•	Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

•	Wiring Repairs

Diagnostic Aids

•	A possible cause of this DTC could be overcharging with a battery charger or jump starting.

•	A high voltage value in multiple modules indicates a concern in the charging system.

Circuit/System Verification

With the scan tool installed, ignition On and the engine Off, observe the Battery Positive Voltage parameter in the data list of the module setting the DTC. The reading should be between 9 volts and 18 volts.

Circuit/System Testing

If the DTC is history, refer to Charging System Test .
If the DTC is current, turn On the ignition, and with a DMM, measure the voltage between the battery positive voltage circuits of the affected module and the ground circuits of the affected module.

⇒	If the voltage is within 9-18 volts, replace the affected module.

⇒	If the voltage is not within 9-18 volts, measure the voltage between the battery positive voltage circuits of the affected module and a separate good ground.

⇒	If the voltage is within 9-18 volts, test the battery positive ground circuits of the affected module for high resistance or an open, and repair as necessary.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for the affected module replacement, setup, and programming