Diagnostic Test
- VERIFY DTC IS ACTIVE NOTE:
Make sure the battery voltage is between 10 and 16 volts before proceeding.
- 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
- Perform the STORED LOST COMMUNICATION DTCS diagnostic procedure. Refer to STORED LOST COMMUNICATION DTCS .
- With the scan tool, read the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
- CHECK FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DTCS
- With the scan tool, read all active DTCs from all modules.NOTE:
Check for BCM configuration, CAN 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
- Go to and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
No
- Go To 3
- With the scan tool, read all active DTCs from all modules.
- VERIFY THE PCM IS ACTIVE ON THE BUS
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, verify the PCM is active on the bus.
Is the PCM active on the bus?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Perform the NO RESPONSE FROM PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) diagnostic procedure. Refer to NO RESPONSE FROM PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) - GAS .
- CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCS
- With the scan tool, read all the DTCs.
Is there more than one module with active DTCs "Logged Against" the PCM?
Yes
- Replace/update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL (PCM), REMOVAL .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. For 3.6L, refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST . For 5.7L, refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST . For 6.2L, refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST For 6.4L, refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- With the scan tool, read all the DTCs.
- CLEAR DTC IN MODULE SETTING FAULT
- With the scan tool, select the module setting the DTC against the PCM.
- With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- 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 perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- The condition is 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 appropriate verification test for the module. If there is no verification test for the associated module perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .