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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    NOTE:

    This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.

    1. Perform any Service Bulletins that may apply.
    2. Turn the ignition on.
    3. With the scan tool, read VSIM DTCs and record on the repair order.
    4. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on.
    5. With the scan tool, read VSIM DTCs.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

      • Go To  3
  2. (W734) UPFITTER IGN/ACC CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the VSIM C5 harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the Upfitter harness connector.
    4. Measure the voltage between (W734) Upfitter IGN/ACC circuit and ground.

      Is there any voltage present?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (W734) Upfitter IGN/ACC circuit for a short to voltage.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Replace the Vehicle System Interface Module (VSIM) in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  3. INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring harness and connectors.
    2. Wiggle test the wiring harness and connectors while monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit.
    3. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
    4. Look for the data to change other than as expected or for the DTC to reset.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time.