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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The vehicle will 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
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • 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 Panel Cluster (IPC) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • IPC
  • The Restraints Control Module (RCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • RCM
  • The Trailer Brake Control (TBC) module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • TBC 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 Parking Aid Module (PAM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • PAM
  • The Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System (SDARS) module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • SDARS module
  • The Global Positioning System Module (GPSM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • GPSM
  • The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • APIM
  • No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • SJB
  • ACM (if equipped)
  • APIM (if equipped)
  • GPSM (if equipped)
  • In-dash computer (if equipped)
  • IPC
  • PAM (if equipped)
  • SDARS module (if equipped)
  • Intermittent no Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication, communication can be intermittently established
  • 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
  • IPC
  • PCM
  • RCM
  • TBC module (if equipped)
  • Telematics module (if equipped)
  • 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)