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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2011CTS V, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSTHEFT DETERRENT SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDTC B3812CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2011 Cadillac CTS V, 2D Coupe, Standard
Circuit/System Testing
2011 Cadillac CTS V, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inclination sensor.
- Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Disconnect the harness connector at the intrusion sensor.
- Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal A and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the intrusion sensor.
- Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal A and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X7 harness connector at the BCM.
- Ignition ON, test for less than 1 volt between the following signal circuit terminals and ground:
- Terminal 12
- Terminal 15
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground.
- Test for infinite resistance between the following signal circuit terminals and ground:
- Terminal 12
- Terminal 15
- If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground.
- Test for less than 2 ohms of resistance between the following signal circuit terminals:
- Terminal 12 at the BCM and terminal B at the intrusion sensor
- Terminal 15 at the BCM and terminal C at the intrusion sensor
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the intrusion sensor. If the DTC resets, replace the BCM.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.