Input/Output Diagnostic Mode

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

After the BCM reads all of the DTCs in the memory, the BCM enters the Input/Output Diagnostic Mode.

The BCM flashes the fasten seat belts indicator and sounds the chime once when any of the following inputs are activated:

Courtesy lamp switches
Door lock cylinder switches
Driver door ajar switch
Driver seat belt switch
Headlamp switch
IP compartment lamp switch
Keyless entry request for door lock/unlock
Keyless entry request for the alarm (RPO UA6)
Passenger door ajar switch
Power door lock switches
Liftgate ajar switch
Sliding door ajar switches
Shock sensor
Hazard switch

Perform the following procedure in order to test the BCM outputs:

Ensure that the BCM is in the diagnostic mode. Refer to Entering On-Board Diagnostic Mode.
Cycle the interior light switch ON then OFF.
The BCM will enter the Output Diagnostic Test Mode 1.
Each cycle of the interior light switch ON/OFF will select from following test modes depending on BCM type:
- Test Mode 1 - Deactivates the courtesy lights output and removes power to all of the interior lamps.
- Test Mode 2 - Activates the courtesy lights output and provides power to all of the interior lamps. Interior lamp override switch must be ON.
- Test Mode 3 - Activates the courtesy lights output and turns ON all of the courtesy lamps. Interior lamp switch must be ON.
- Test Mode 4 - Activates the theft deterrent relay for 1 second and turns ON the headlamps. BCM type 4 only.
- Test Mode 5 - Energizes the horn relay for 25 ms. BCM type 4 only.
- Test Mode 6 - Turns on the security LED indicator. BCM type 4 only.
- Test Mode 7 - Turns off the security LED indicator. BCM type 4 only.

When the BCM completes all test modes, the BCM will repeat the test mode sequence.