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Pinpoint Test

  1. VERIFY THE CUSTOMER CONCERN
    1. Ignition ON.
    2. Verify that there is an observable symptom present.
    • Is an observable symptom present? 
    • Yes:  GO to step 2 .
    • No:  The system is operating normally at this time. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.
  2. CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK
    1. Ignition ON.
    2. Using a scan tool, perform the network test.
    • Does the Body Control Module (BCM) pass the network test? 
  3. RECHECK THE Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) MODULE Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
    1. Using a scan tool, clear the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) module Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
    2. Ignition OFF.
    3. Ignition ON.
    4. Wait at least 10 seconds.
    5. Repeat the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) module self-test.
    • Is Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U0140: 87 present? 
    • Yes:  GO to step 4 .
    • No:  The system is operating correctly at this time. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.
  4. CHECK FOR Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U0140: 00 SET IN OTHER MODULES.
    1. Clear continuous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from all modules.
    2. Ignition OFF.
    3. Ignition ON.
    4. Wait 10 seconds.
    5. Retrieve the continuous memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from all modules.
    • Is Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U0140: 00 set in the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module or the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM)?