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PINPOINT TEST B : The Horn Is Always On

  1. B1 CHECK THE BCM HORN OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Ignition ON.

    Does the horn continue to sound? 

    Yes  REPAIR the circuit.
    No  GO to  B2.
  2. B2 ISOLATE THE BCM

    • Ignition OFF.

    Does the horn continue to sound? 

    Yes  GO to  B6.
    No  GO to  B3.
  3. B3 CHECK THE HORN SWITCH INPUT TO THE BCM CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

    Does the horn continue to sound? 

    Yes  REPAIR the circuit.
    No  GO to  B4.
  4. B4 ISOLATE THE STEERING WHEEL AND HARNESS

    • Disconnect: Clockspring C218B .
    • Connect the battery ground cable.

    Does the horn continue to sound? 

    Yes  GO to  B5.
    No  REPAIR the steering wheel harness for a short to ground or INSTALL a new steering wheel. REFER to Steering Column .
  5. B5 CHECK THE CLOCKSPRING FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

    Does the horn continue to sound? 

    Yes  GO to  B7.
    No  INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System .
  6. B6 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM OPERATION

    • Disconnect and inspect all BCM connectors.
    • Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    • Reconnect the BCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    • Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes  CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, INSTALL a new BCM. REFER to Multifunction Electronic Modules - Without Intelligent Access or REFER to Multifunction Electronic Modules - With Intelligent Access. .
    No  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.
  7. B7 CHECK FOR CORRECT SCCM OPERATION

    • Disconnect and inspect all SCCM connectors.
    • Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    • Reconnect the SCCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    • Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes  CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, INSTALL a new SCCM. REFER to Steering Column Switches .
    No  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.