Electrical, wiring and powerModel years 2005–2006Manufacturer
Intermittent battery lamp with history DTC B1489 after BGCM replacement (module not SPS programmed)
The article names 2005-06 Escalade, Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, Denali, Sierra, Yukon XL with the Regulated Voltage Control module; it does not name the Yukon by itself.
FaultCrate・Intermittent battery lamp with history DTC B1489 after BGCM replacement (module not SPS programmed)
A vehicle may have an intermittent battery lamp with a history code B1489 in the Battery Generator Control Module (BGCM).
The concern may be noticed after the BGCM has been replaced for another issue.
If the calibration was not completed properly or the vehicle left the dealership with the module not programmed, DTC B1489 may set, followed by an intermittent battery lamp.
How to tell
What to do
- Whenever the BGCM is replaced, the module needs to be SPS programmed before the vehicle is released to the customer.
What is needed
- Parts and materials
- Not stated
- Labor time
- Not stated
- Special tools
- Not stated
- Scan tool
- SPS programming of the BGCM (whenever the BGCM is replaced)
Only what the technical documents state. "Not stated" does not mean not needed.
Applies to
- The information applies to 2005-06 Escalade, Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, Denali, Sierra, Yukon XL and 2005-07 Silverado and Sierra Classic with Regulated Voltage Control (RVC) module.
See the evidence (1 documents, 5 passages)
| Document | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|
| [1]GM TechLink, July 2007 ↗ | ManufacturerGeneral Motors | 2007-07-01 |
Applies toThe information applies to 2005-06 Escalade, Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, Denali, Sierra, Yukon XL and 2005-07 Silverado and Sierra Classic with Regulated Voltage Control (RVC) module.
This information applies to 2005-06 Escalade, Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, Denali, Sierra, Denali, Yukon XL and 2005-07 Silverado and Sierra Classic with Regulated Voltage Control (RVC) module.— [1]
First signsA vehicle may have an intermittent battery lamp with a history code B1489 in the Battery Generator Control Module (BGCM).
A vehicle may have an intermittent battery lamp with a history code B1489 in the Battery Generator Control Module (BGCM).— [1]
First signsThe concern may be noticed after the BGCM has been replaced for another issue.
This concern may be noticed after the BGCM has been replaced for another issue.— [1]
Why it happensIf the calibration was not completed properly or the vehicle left the dealership with the module not programmed, DTC B1489 may set, followed by an intermittent battery lamp.
If the calibration was not completed properly or the vehicle left the dealership with the module not programmed, a DTC B1489 code may be set, followed by a intermittent battery lamp.— [1]
RepairWhenever the BGCM is replaced, the module needs to be SPS programmed before the vehicle is released to the customer.
Whenever the BGCM is replaced, the module needs to be SPS programmed before the vehicle is released to the customer.— [1]
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- Intermittent battery lamp with history DTC B1489 after BGCM replacement: SPS program the moduleManufacturer communication 2007-07-01・document number matches