Diagnostic Test

TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
NOTE: Open the hood and ensure the Hood Ajar Switch is connected before proceeding
1. Using the scan tool, record and erase DTCs
2. Close the hood.
3. Cycle the ignition from on to off.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Open then close the hood.
6. Using the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display B1820-HOOD AJAR INPUT CIRCUIT HIGH?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 2
  No
  - The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
INCORRECT HOOD AJAR SWITCH INSTALLED
1. Inspect the retainer ring on the hood ajar switch.
2. A dark brown retainer ring identifies the hood ajar switch used for certain export applications, while a white retainer ring identifies the remote starter system application.
  Is the correct switch installed?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 3
  No
  - Replace the Hood Ajar Switch.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
HOOD AJAR SWITCH OPEN
1. Disconnect the Hood Ajar Switch harness connector.
2. Measure the resistance between the two terminals of the Hood Ajar Switch
  Is the resistance approximately 1000 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 4
  No
  - Replace the Hood Ajar Switch.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
(Z384) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 1: Checking Ground Circuit Open
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1. Using a 12-volt Test Light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z384) Ground circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 5
  No
  - Repair the (Z384) Ground circuit for an open.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
(G70) HOOD AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 2: Checking Hood AJAR Switch Sense Circuit Short To Voltage
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1. Disconnect the Front Control Module 49-way connector.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Measure the voltage between the (G70) Hood Ajar Switch Sense circuit and ground.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (G70) Hood Ajar Switch Sense circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 6
(G70) HOOD AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 3: Checking Hood AJAR Switch Sense Circuit Open
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Integrated Power Module C2 40-way connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the (G70) Hood Ajar Switch Sense circuit between the IPM connector and the Hood Ajar Switch connector.
  Is the resistance below 2.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 7
  No
  - Repair the (G70) Hood Ajar Switch Sense circuit for an open.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
(G70) IPM HOOD AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 4: Checking Integrated Power Module Hood AJAR Switch Sense Circuit Open
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NOTE: Use the graphic connector pinout as a reference to check the Integrated Power Module.
1. Measure the resistance of the (G70) Hood Ajar Switch Sense circuit between the IPM C2 40-connector and the Front Control Module 49-way connector.
  Is the resistance below 1.0 Ohm?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Front Control Module (FCM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Replace the Integrated Power Module (IPM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .