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Symptom Chart

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Symptom Chart 

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
  • 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 Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • OCSM 
  • The Restraints Control Module (RCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • RCM 
  • The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • APIM 
  • The Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FCIM 
  • The Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FDIM 
  • The HVAC module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • HVAC module
  • The Smart Junction Box (SJB) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • SJB 
  • The Audio Control Module (ACM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ACM 
  • The Global Positioning System Module (GPSM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • GPSM 
  • No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ACM 
  • APIM  (if equipped)
  • FCIM 
  • FDIM 
  • GPSM  (if equipped)
  • HVAC module (if equipped)
  • IC 
  • SJB 
  • Intermittent no Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication, one or more modules are not responding during network test.
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • No High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ABS module
  • APIM  (if equipped)
  • IC 
  • OCSM 
  • PCM
  • RCM 
  • Intermittent no High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication, one or more modules are not responding during network test.
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • No power to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Scan tool
  • Data Link Connector (DLC)