Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
BFC DTC Definition
BFC DTC DEFINITION
| Code No. | Circuit Affected | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1000 | Internal BFC Fault Detected | ||||||||||
| B1001 | Vehicle Option Configuration Error | ||||||||||
| B1369 | (1) Ignition 0 | ||||||||||
| B1374 | (2) Ignition 1 | ||||||||||
| B1379 | (3) Ignition 3 | ||||||||||
| B1487 | Generator "L" Terminal Low | ||||||||||
| B1488 | Generator "L" Terminal High | ||||||||||
| B1492 | Generator "F" Terminal Low | ||||||||||
| B1493 | Generator "F" Terminal High | ||||||||||
| B2532 | Front Foglight Relay Output Short To Ground/Open | ||||||||||
| B2533 | Front Foglight Relay Output Short To Battery | ||||||||||
| B2558 | Interior Light Control Output Short To Battery | ||||||||||
| B2575 | ALC Headlight System Fault | ||||||||||
| B2577 | ALC Headlight Relay Output Short To Ground/Open | ||||||||||
| B2578 | ALC Headlight Relay Output Short To Battery | ||||||||||
| B2585 | ALC Parking Light System Fault | ||||||||||
| B2587 | ALC Parking Light Relay Output Short To Ground/Open | ||||||||||
| B2588 | ALC Parking Light Relay Output Short To Battery | ||||||||||
| B2600 | DRL Error | ||||||||||
| B2602 | DRL Relay Output Short To Ground/Open | ||||||||||
| B2603 | DRL Relay Output Short To Battery | ||||||||||
| B2647 | Light Sensor Short To Ground/Open | ||||||||||
| B2648 | Light Sensor Short To Battery | ||||||||||
| B2947 | (4) PASSLOCK(R) Power Output Short To Ground | ||||||||||
| B2948 | (4) PASSLOCK(R) Power Output Short To Battery | ||||||||||
| B2957 | (4) Data Short To Ground | ||||||||||
| B2958 | (4) Data Open/Short To Battery | ||||||||||
| B2960 | (4) PASSLOCK(R) Cylinder Data Incorrect | ||||||||||
| B2965 | (5) Key-In-Ignition Fault | ||||||||||
| B3031 | (4) Controller In Learn Mode Current Code Only) | ||||||||||
| B3033 | (4) Tamper Mode Enabled | ||||||||||
| P0462 | Sender Short To Ground | ||||||||||
| P0463 | Sender Open/Short To Battery | ||||||||||
| U1016 | PCM Class 2 Serial Data State Of Health Fault | ||||||||||
| U1040 | EBCM Class 2 Serial Data State Of Health Fault | ||||||||||
| U1255 | Loss Of Class 2 Serial Data Fault (General) | ||||||||||
| U2000 | Invalid BFC Transmitted SPI Data | ||||||||||
| U2001 | Invalid Instrument Cluster Transmitted SPI Data | ||||||||||
| U2002 | SPI Data Input Low | ||||||||||
| U2003 | SPI Data Input High | ||||||||||
| U2004 | SPI Data Output Low | ||||||||||
| U2005 | SPI Data Output High | ||||||||||
| U2006 | SPI Clock Output Low | ||||||||||
| U2007 | SPI Clock Output High | ||||||||||
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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.
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