Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Vauxhall
01 Preface02 General Information03 Body Hardware and Trim04 Body Repair05 Body Systems06 General Vehicle Information07 Brakes08 Diagnostic Navigation09 Driveline/Axle10 Driver Information and Entertainment11 Engine12 HVAC13 Power and Signal Distribution14 Roof15 Safety and Security16 Seats17 Steering18 Suspension19 Transmission/Transaxle
Vauxhall Astra J15 · Safety and Security
15 · General

DTC B0685

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
Section
Theft Deterrent › Other Information › DTC B0685
Safety and SecurityDTC B0685

DTC B0685

Diagnostic Instructions

•  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 B0685 02: Security Indicator Circuit Short to Ground

Diagnostic Fault Information



Circuit


Short to Ground


Open/High Resistance


Short to Voltage


Signal Performance


Security LED Control


B0685 02


1


1


-


Ground


-


1


-


-


1. Security Indicator Malfunction

 

Circuit/System Description

The security LED is controlled by the body control module (BCM) based on commands from the content theft deterrent system. The security LED is located in the dash as part of the ambient light sensor and is supplied ground at all times. When the content theft deterrent system requests the LED be commanded ON, the BCM applies voltage to the security indicator control circuit, illuminating the LED.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The system voltage is at least 9 V and no more than 16 V.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

•  The BCM detects a short to ground on the security indicator control circuit.
•  The above condition exist for 1 s.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Security LED output is disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

•  A current DTC is cleared when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
•  A history DTC will clear after 40 malfunction free ignition cycles.

Reference Information


Schematic Reference

Theft Deterrent System Schematics


Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views


Description and Operation

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation


Electrical Information Reference


Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition OFF. Arm the content theft deterrent system.
2. Verify that the security LED should illuminate and/or flash during the arming sequence.
    ⇒  If not OK

Refer to Circuit/System Testing.     ⇓  If OK

3. Verify DTC B0685 does not set.
    ⇒  If DTC B0685 does set

Refer to Circuit/System testing.     ⇓  If DTC does not set

4. All OK.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B10B Ambient Light/Sunload Sensor.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 6 and ground.
    ⇒  If 5 Ω or greater

  2.1 Ignition OFF.
  2.2 Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
⇒  If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
⇒  If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
    ⇓  If less than 5 Ω

3. Ignition ON, connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 1 and the ground circuit terminal 6.
4. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when Commanding the Security Indicator Lamp ON and OFF with a scan tool.
    ⇒  If the test lamp is always OFF

  4.1 Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
  4.2 Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.
⇒  If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
⇓  If infinite resistance
  4.3 Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.
⇒  If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
⇒  If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    ⇒  If the test lamp is always ON

  4.1 Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
  4.2 Ignition ON, test for less than 1 V between the control circuit and ground.
⇒  If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
⇒  If less than 1 V, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    ⇓  If the test lamp turns ON and OFF

5. Replace the B10B Ambient Light/Sunload Sensor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming

Parts & tools for this job For Vauxhall Astra

Links open Amazon search results in a new tab. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.