DTC B1527
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra J
- Section
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures › Miscellaneous › DTC B1527
DTC B1527Diagnostic Instructions
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| • | 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 B1527 00: High Parasitic Load Detected |
Circuit/System Description
The body control module (BCM) monitors the state of charge of the electrical system. If the BCM senses that the state of charge at ignition On is 30 percent lower than what it was when the engine was running.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The ignition must be in Accessory or Run mode for this code to set.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The state of charge at ignition ON is 30 percent lower than when the engine was running and battery drain is more than 2 A.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
There is no battery telltale illuminated or DIC message displayed.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The DTC will clear if the fault does not return after 50 consecutive ignition cycles. |
| • | The DTC will clear when run state of charge is greater than or equal to 80 percent. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Starting and Charging Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Charging System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
Refer to Battery Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load Test .
Parts & tools for this job For Vauxhall Astra
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