Pinpoint Test Am: DTC B1318 (SDARS Module)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
NOTE:
Failure to disconnect the battery when instructed will result in false resistance readings. Refer to
BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES
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- AM1 RECHECK THE SDARS MODULE DTCs
- Ignition ON.
- Clear the SDARS module DTCs.
- Wait at least 15 seconds.
- Repeat the SDARS module self-test.
- Is DTC B1318 still present?
- Yes: GO to AM2 .
- No: The system is operating correctly at this time. The DTC may have been set due to a previous low battery voltage condition.
- AM2 CHECK FOR CHARGING SYSTEM DTCs IN THE PCM
- Retrieve the continuous DTCs from all modules.
- Is DTC P0620, P0622, P0625, or P065B set in the PCM?
- Yes: REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM .
- No: GO to AM3 .
- AM3 CHECK THE BATTERY CONDITION AND STATE OF CHARGE
- Check the battery condition and verify that the battery is fully charged. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Is the battery OK and fully charged?
- Yes: GO to AM4 .
- No: REFER to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- AM4 CHECK THE SDARS MODULE VOLTAGE SUPPLY
- Ignition OFF.
- Measure and record the voltage at the battery.
- Disconnect: SDARS Module C4344.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between the SDARS module C4344-9, circuit CBP13 (GY/BN), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage at the SDARS module within 0.2 volt of the recorded battery voltage?
- Yes: GO to AM5 .
- No: REPAIR the circuit for high resistance. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- AM5 CHECK THE SDARS MODULE GROUND CIRCUIT FOR CONTINUITY
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Negative Battery Cable.
- Measure the resistance between the SDARS module C4344-3, circuit GD148 (BK/YE), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes: GO to AM6 .
- No: REPAIR the circuit for high resistance. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- AM6 CHECK FOR CORRECT SDARS MODULE OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Connect: Negative Battery Cable.
- Disconnect the SDARS module connector.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect the SDARS module connector and make sure it seats correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes: INSTALL a new SDARS module. REFER to SATELLITE DIGITAL AUDIO RECEIVER SYSTEM (SDARS) MODULE . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No: The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs.