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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. With the scan tool, read the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

      • The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension. If no problems are found, test complete.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. CHECK THE WIRING HARNESS 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Upshift and Downshift Paddle Shift Switches.
    3. Visually and physically inspect the wiring harness between the Upshift and Downshift Paddle Shift Switch harness connectors and the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) harness connector for any damaged wires, connectors, and open/spread terminals.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

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  3. CHECK THE UPSHIFT PADDLE SHIFT SWITCH 
    1. Reconnect the Downshift Paddle Shift Switch.
    2. Turn the ignition on.
    3. With the scan tool, erase the SCCM DTCs.
    4. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on.
    5. With the scan tool, read the SCCM DTCs.
      NOTE:

      Other DTCs may set in the SCCM and the Radio. Disregard any other DTCs that may set.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4

      No 

  4. CHECK THE DOWNSHIFT PADDLE SHIFT SWITCH 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Reconnect the Upshift Paddle Shift Switch.
    3. Disconnect the Downshift Paddle Shift Switch.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. With the scan tool, erase the SCCM DTCs.
    6. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on.
    7. With the scan tool, read the SCCM DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      No