For 1990-2009 cars

### Diagnostic Instructions

• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

### DTC Descriptor

DTC B1015 00: Vehicle Identification Number Information Malfunction

### Circuit/System Description

When the ignition is turned ON, the object alarm module receives the vehicle identification number (VIN) from the body control module (BCM). The object alarm module will compare the VIN received to the VIN stored in memory.

### Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is between 9-16 V.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

The VIN stored in the object alarm module does not match the received VIN.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• | The parking assist is disabled.

• | The parking assist indicator in the instrument panel cluster will be activated.

### Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The VIN stored in the object alarm module matches the VIN stored in the BCM.

### Reference Information

#### Schematic Reference

Object Detection Schematics

#### Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

#### Description and Operation

Object Detection Description and Operation

#### Electrical Information Reference

• | Circuit Testing

• | Connector Repairs

• | Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

• | Wiring Repairs

#### Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

### Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, program the K41 Object Alarm Module and verify the DTC does not reset.

⇒ | If the DTC is reset, replace the K41 Object Alarm Module

### Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for Object Alarm Module replacement, setup and programming