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Pinpoint Test

  1. CHECK THE APIM VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: APIM.
    3. Ignition ON.
    4. Measure:
      APIM Ground
      G08037283
      G08037284
      C2383 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      1 SBP29 (GY/RD)
      G08037285
      		 - -

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    1. Yes: GO to 2  .
    2. No: VERIFY the BCM fuse 29 (20A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. If not OK, REFER to the appropriate wiring diagrams to identify the possible causes of the circuit short. REFER to OEM FUSE AND RELAY INFORMATION and OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS .
  2. CHECK THE APIM GROUND CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Measure:
      APIM Ground
      G08037286
      G08037287
      C2383 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      37 GD214 (BK/BU)
      G08037288
      		 - -

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    1. Yes: GO to 3  .
    2. No: REPAIR the circuit.
  3. CHECK THE HS-CAN  CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE APIM AND THE DLC FOR AN OPEN
    1. Measure:
      APIM DLC
      G08037289
      G08037290
      C2383 C251
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      53 VDB04 (WH/BU)
      G08037291
      		 6 VDB04 (WH/BU)
      54 VDB05 (WH)
      G08037292
      		 14 VDB05 (WH)

    Are the resistances less than 3 ohms? 

    1. Yes: If the vehicle is equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen, GO to 4  .

      If the vehicle is not equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen, GO to  5  .

    2. No: REPAIR the circuit in question.
  4. CHECK THE MS-CAN  CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE APIM AND THE DLC FOR AN OPEN
    1. Measure:
      APIM DLC
      G08037293
      G08037294
      C2383 C251
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      16 VDB06 (GY/OG)
      G08037295
      		 3 VDB06 (GY/OG)
      17 VDB07 (VT/OG)
      G08037296
      		 11 VDB07 (VT/OG)

    Are the resistances less than 3 ohms? 

    1. Yes: GO to 5  .
    2. No: REPAIR the circuit in question.
  5. CHECK FOR CORRECT APIM OPERATION
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect and inspect the APIM connector.
    3. Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    4. Reconnect the APIM connector. Make sure it seats and latches correctly.
    5. Operate the system and determine 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 APIM:

      REFER to ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (APIM) (Premium),

      REFER to ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (APIM) (Premium Plus), or

      REFER to ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (APIM) (Sony® Sound).

    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.
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