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Vehicle Platform: Tiago,Tigor & Osprey
ECU Name: Hella Body Control Module (BCM)
DTC Troubleshooting Data
Version: 2.0
Date: 22-10-2018
Author: Parag K
Page: 361 of 737
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B162C - 11: Tailgate State Switch - Circuit Short to Ground
Overview:
ISO Code (DTC Code)
B162C - 11
Customer Symptom
1. The IC shows Tailgate as open status, even if the
Tailgate is closed as presumed by the customer.
2. Interior Roof lamp in Auto mode selection will ON for
10 minutes.
3. The Mis-lock sound occurs on RKE lock command.
Fault Effects (On Vehicle)
1. Unnecessary battery power consumption (because
Interior Roof lamp in Auto mode selection will always
ON for 10 minutes.)
2. The vehicle will not enter into arm state, when RKE
lock is given and no alarm functionality will work.
Lamp Status (If Any)
1. Interior Roof lamp in Auto mode selection will ON for
10 minutes.
2. Tailgate door telltale status on IC shows always ON.
Fault Detection Condition
This fault will be logged after the input switch test routine
execution. User has to operate the switch manually during
routine. If short to ground fault is detected for Tailgate State
Switch, then this DTC code will be returned with the Routine
results.
Normal Operating Condition
There should not be any fault returned by routine
Probable Trouble Area
1. BCM connector Fault
2. Rear side wiring harness short to ground
3. Tailgate State Switch is damaged or stuck or faulty
4. BCM ECU fault
Healing Condition
1. Ignition OFF
ON
2. Clear DTC Command
Component Details:
Tailgate State Switch, BCM connector
Functionality:
If the Tailgate State Switch is Short to Ground, then the Tailgate state is in opened/ ajar state.
If the Tailgate is opened, then BCM shall receive the feedback of Tailgate as open/ ajar status.
Preliminary Checks:
1. Check Battery Voltage (9V-16V)
2. Check ECU pins for oxidation, bending & damage.
Trouble Shooting: