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Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF/Vehicle OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the K73 Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
  2. Test for greater than 9.5 V between the B+ circuit terminal 14 and the low reference circuit terminal 13.
    • If 9.5 V or less 

      Test or replace the C3 Telematics Communication Interface Control Module Battery.

    • If greater than 9.5 V 
  3. Replace the K73 Telematics Communication Interface Control Module.