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2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard Trans
Circuit/System Testing
2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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Exterior Door Handle Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate exterior B27 door handle switch.
- Test for less than 5 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify the appropriate scan tool Exterior Door Handle Switch parameter is Inactive.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 2 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K84 keyless entry control module.
- Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 2 and the ground circuit terminal 1. Verify the scan tool Exterior Door Handle Switch parameter is Active.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K84 keyless entry control module
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the B27 door handle switch.
Driver Door Latch Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X7 harness connector at the K9 BCM.
- Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the signal circuit terminal 5 and B+.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the signal circuit tor a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit test normal, replace the K84 keyless entry control module.
- Connect the X7 harness connector at the K9 BCM and disconnect the X4 harness connector at the K84 keyless entry control module.
- Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 3 and ground.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 BCM.
- Connect the X4 harness connector at the K84 keyless entry control module and disconnect the harness connector at the A23D door latch assembly - driver.
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 5 and control circuit terminal 10.
- Ignition ON, pull and release the exterior driver door handle. The test lamp should briefly illuminate when pulling the exterior driver door handle.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test either control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K84 keyless entry control module.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test either control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K84 keyless entry control module.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the A23D door latch assembly - driver.
Passenger or Rear Door Latch Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X7 harness connector at the K9 BCM.
- Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the signal circuit terminal 17 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the signal circuit tor a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit test normal, replace the K84 keyless entry control module.
- Connect the X7 harness connector at the K9 BCM and disconnect the X4 harness connector at the K84 keyless entry control module.
- Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 14 and ground.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 BCM.
- Connect the X4 harness connector at the K84 keyless entry control module and disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate exterior A23 door latch assembly.
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 5 and control circuit terminal 10.
- Ignition ON, pull and release the exterior door handle. The test lamp should briefly illuminate when pulling the exterior door handle.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test either control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K84 keyless entry control module.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test either control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K84 keyless entry control module.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the exterior A23 door latch assembly.
Door Handle Lock Sensor Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate T10 keyless entry antenna-door handle.
- Test for less than 5 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminal 4 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Exterior Passenger Door Handle Touch Sensor and the Exterior Driver Door Handle Touch Sensor parameter is Inactive.
- If not the specified value, test the appropriate signal circuit terminal 3 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K84 keyless entry control module.
- Connect a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 3 and ground, verify the scan tool Exterior Door Handle Touch Sensor is Active.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K84 keyless entry control module.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the T10 keyless entry antenna-door handle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.