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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The vehicle does not start with the scan tool connected to the Data Link Connector (DLC) and/or multiple malfunction indicators are only on when the scan tool is connected to the DLC.
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Scan tool
  • The PCM does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • PCM
  • The ABS module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ABS module
  • The Instrument Cluster (IC) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • IC
  • The 4X4 control module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • 4X4 control module
  • The Restraints Control Module (RCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • RCM
  • The Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • OCSM
  • The Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • PSCM
  • The Transmission Control Module (TCM) does not respond to the scan tool (hybrid)
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • TCM
  • The Battery Control Module - High Voltage Traction Battery (BCM-HVTB) does not respond to the scan tool (hybrid)
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • BCM-HVTB
  • The Parking Aid Module (PAM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • PAM
  • The Air Conditioning Compressor Module (ACCM) does not respond to the scan tool (hybrid)
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ACCM
  • The HVAC module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • HVAC module
  • The Global Positioning System Module (GPSM) module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • GPSM
  • The Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FDIM
  • The Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FCIM
  • The Audio Control Module (ACM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ACM
  • The Smart Junction Box (SJB) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • SJB
  • The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • APIM
  • Intermittent no High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication, communication can be intermittently established
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • No High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • 4X4 control module (if equipped)
  • ABS module
  • ACCM (hybrid)
  • APIM (if equipped)
  • IC
  • OCSM
  • PCM
  • PAM (if equipped)
  • PSCM
  • RCM
  • BCM-HVTB (hybrid)
  • TCM (hybrid)
  • Intermittent no Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication, communication can be intermittently established
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ACM
  • APIM (if equipped)
  • FCIM (if equipped)
  • FDIM
  • GPSM (if equipped)
  • HVAC module
  • IC
  • SJB
  • No power to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • DLC
  • Scan tool