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Pinpoint Test

  1. VERIFY WHETHER OTHER HS-CAN  MODULES PASS THE NETWORK TEST
    1. Using a scan tool, perform a network test.

    Is the text "pass" or a DTC listed next to any of the following modules (if equipped): APIM, ATCM, ABS module, BCM, C-CM, FLM, HUD module, IPC, OCSM, PAM, PSCM, PCM, RCM or SCCM? 

    1. Yes: If "pass" or a DTC was listed next to the PCM, a network fault is not currently present. REFER to Diagnostic Routine AD: No High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) Communication, All Modules Are Not Responding  to diagnose an intermittent HS-CAN  fault condition.

      If "pass" or a DTC was listed next to one or more modules other than the PCM, GO to .

    2. No: No modules are currently communicating on the HS-CAN  . REFER to Diagnostic Routine AD: No High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) Communication, All Modules Are Not Responding .
  2. PINPOINT TEST QA VERIFICATION CHECK
    1. Verify that pinpoint test QA has been carried out.

    Has pinpoint test QA been carried out? 

    1. Yes: GO to .
    2. No: REFER to SECTION 5: PINPOINT TESTS QA to diagnose no communication with the PCM.
  3. CHECK THE HS-CAN  TERMINATION RESISTANCE
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Measure:
      DLC DLC
      G08037073
      G08037074
      C251 C251
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      6 VDB04 (WH/BU)
      G08037075
      14 VDB05 (WH)

    Is the resistance between 54 and 66 ohms? 

    1. Yes: CONNECT the negative battery cable. GO to  6  .
    2. No: GO to .
  4. CHECK THE HS-CAN  CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE PCM AND THE DLC FOR AN OPEN
    1. Disconnect: PCM C175B (3.5L), or C1381B (2.0L).
    2. 3.5L engine, measure:
      PCM DLC
      G08037076
      G08037077
      C175B C251
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      59 VDB04 (WH/BU)
      G08037078
      6 VDB04 (WH/BU)
      58 VDB05 (WH)
      G08037079
      14 VDB05 (WH)
    3. 2.0L engine, measure:
      PCM DLC
      G08037080
      G08037081
      C1381B C251
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      54 VDB04 (WH/BU)
      G08037082
      6 VDB04 (WH/BU)
      41 VDB05 (WH)
      G08037083
      14 VDB05 (WH)

    Are the resistances less than 3 ohms? 

    1. Yes: GO to .
    2. No: REPAIR the circuit in question. CONNECT the negative battery cable.
  5. CHECK THE HS-CAN  CIRCUITS FOR BEING SHORTED TOGETHER
    1. Disconnect: BCM C2280F.
    2. Measure:
      DLC DLC
      G08037084
      G08037085
      C251 C251
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      6 VDB04 (WH/BU)
      G08037086
      14 VDB05 (WH)

    Is the resistance less that 10, 000 ohms? 

    1. Yes: REPAIR the circuits in question.
    2. No: GO to .
  6. CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect and inspect the PCM connectors.
    3. Repair:
      • corrosion (replace connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - replace terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - replace pins as necessary
    4. Reconnect the PCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    5. Operate the system and verify the concern is still present

    Is the concern still present? 

    1. Yes: CHECK OASIS  for any applicable TSBs  . If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs  address this concern, INSTALL a new PCM:

      REFER to POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - 2.0L GTDI , or

      REFER to POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - 3.5L TI-VCT .

    2. No: The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.