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Diagnostic Test

  1. VERIFY THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS ACTIVE 
    NOTE:

    Make sure the IOD fuse is installed and battery voltage is between 10 and 16 volts before proceeding.

    NOTE:

    Check for any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related to the condition. If a TSB applies, perform the procedure outlined in the TSB before continuing.

    1. With the scan tool, read active DTCs.

      Is this DTC active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2.

      No 

  2. CHECK FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DTCS 
    1. With the scan tool, read active DTCs from all modules.
      NOTE:

      Check for CAN B or C hardware electrical, VIN Missing/Mismatch, battery or ignition related DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display any active DTCs to the conditions listed above?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  3.
  3. VERIFY THE WCM IS ACTIVE ON THE BUS 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, select ECU View.
    3. Verify the WCM is active on the bus.

      Is the WCM active on the bus?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4.

      No 

  4. CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCS 
    1. With the scan tool, read active DTCs from all modules.

      Is there more than one module with active DTCs "Logged Against" the WCM?

      Yes 

      • Replace/update the Wireless Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the WCM VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

      • Replace/update the module that set this DTC in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the appropriate verification test for the module being replaced. If there is no verification test for the associated module, refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.