Conditions for Clearing the DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.
- A history DTC clears when the module ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold, without a repeat of the malfunction.
DTC B1440
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Body Control System Schematics Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List |
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| 1 | Preform the Diagnostic System Check for the system exhibiting the symptom. Refer to Control Module References . Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check? |
Go to Step 2 | Go to Control Module References |
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Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 7 |
| 3 |
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Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 9 |
| 4 |
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Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 9 |
| 5 |
IMPORTANT:
The engine may start in this step. Turn the engine OFF immediately after reviewing the input data.
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Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 9 |
| 6 | Were any of the ignition switch inputs active when they were not called for in the previous steps? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 12 |
| 7 |
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Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 10 |
| 8 |
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Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 12 |
| 9 |
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Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11 |
| 10 | Inspect for poor connections at the ignition switch harness connectors. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 13 |
| 11 |
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Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 12 |
| 12 | Inspect for poor connections at the BCM harness connectors. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 14 |
| 13 | Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 14 |
IMPORTANT:
Perform the set up procedure for the BCM. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 15 |
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System OK | Go to Step 2 |