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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2013CTS V, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTSTEERING COLUMN SWITCHESSECONDARY AND CONFIGURABLE CUSTOMER CONTROL SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESSTEERING WHEEL CONTROLS MALFUNCTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2013 Cadillac CTS V, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans
Circuit/System Testing
2013 Cadillac CTS V, 2D Coupe, Automatic TransSECTION Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the left and right steering wheel control switches.
- Ignition ON, test for B+ between the voltage reference circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If less than the specified value, test the voltage reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Test for B+ between the voltage reference circuit terminal 1 and the signal circuit terminals listed below:
- Steering wheel control switch signal circuit terminal 6 - left switch
- Steering wheel control switch signal circuit terminal 2 - right switch
- If less than the specified value, test the signal circuits for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the BCM.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the BCM.
- Test for infinite resistance between ground and the signal circuit terminals listed below:
- Steering wheel control switch signal circuit terminal 6 - left switch
- Steering wheel control switch signal circuit terminal 2 - right switch
- If less than the specified value, test the signal circuits for a short to ground.
- Ignition ON, test for less than 1 volt between ground and the voltage reference circuit terminal 5 at the left steering wheel control switch.
- If greater than the specified range, test the voltage reference circuit for a short to voltage.
- Ignition ON, test for infinite resistance between ground and the voltage reference circuit terminal 5 at the left steering wheel control switch.
- If not the specified value, test the voltage reference circuit for a short to ground.
- Test for less than 1 ohm between the voltage reference circuit terminal 5 at the left steering wheel control switch and the voltage reference circuit terminal 5 at the right steering wheel control switch.
- If greater than the specified range, test the voltage reference circuit for a an open/high resistance.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the left or right steering wheel control switch.
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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.