Service Information

Captiva

DTC B1527

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 Descriptor

DTC B1527 00: High Parasitic Load Detected

The body control module (BCM) monitors the state of charge of the electrical system. If the BCM senses that the state of charge at ignition On is 30 percent lower than what it was when the engine was running.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition must be in Accessory or Run mode for this code to set.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The state of charge at ignition ON is 30 percent lower than when the engine was running and battery drain is more than 2 A.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

There is no battery telltale illuminated or DIC message displayed.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

•	The DTC will clear if the fault does not return after 50 consecutive ignition cycles.

•	The DTC will clear when run state of charge is greater than or equal to 80 percent.

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 Verification

Refer to Battery Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load Test .