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Diagnostic Test

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  1. VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE 
    NOTE:

    Diagnose all CAN B and CAN C communication DTCs before continuing.

    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Is the DTC active at this time?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

      • Test complete. 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.
  2. CHECK FOR BCM DTCS 
    1. With the scan tool, read BCM DTCs.

      Are there any BCM DTCs present?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS 
    1. The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
    2. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
    3. Wiggle test the wiring harness and connectors while checking for shorted and open circuits.
    4. Using the scan tool, monitor the data related to this circuit while performing the wiggle test. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset.

      Were there any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Test complete.