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DTC 23/33: Retained Accessory Power Circuit Shorted To Ground Or Battery: Testing

  1. Use DVOM connected to ground, backprobe for voltage at BCM connect C2 terminal "F" (Red wire). See Figure . If battery voltage is indicated, go to step  3 . If battery voltage is not indicated, go to next step.
  2. Repair open or poor connection in Red wire between BCM and fusible link "E".
  3. Close all doors. Close trunk lid. Turn ignition switch to RUN position, then to OFF position. Turn radio on. If radio operates, go to next step. If radio does not operate, go to step  9 .
  4. Open driver's door. Remove RADIO fuse No. 17 (15-amp) from instrument panel fuse block. If radio operates, go to next step. If radio does not operate, go to step  6 .
  5. Repair short to battery in Yellow wire between BCM and instrument panel fuse block.
  6. Remove WINDOWS circuit breaker (30-amp) from instrument panel fuse block. If power windows operate, go to next step. If power windows do not operate, go to step  8 .
  7. Repair short to battery in Brown wire between convertible top component and instrument panel fuse block.
  8. Check short to battery in Dark Blue wire between BCM and instrument panel fuse block. If circuit is okay, replace BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  9. Check short to ground in Dark Blue wire between BCM and instrument panel fuse block. If circuit is okay, replace BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
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