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Pinpoint Test

  1. CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK
    1. Ignition ON.
    2. Using a scan tool, carry out the network test.

    Does the RCM pass the network test? 

    1. Yes: GO to .
    2. No: REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE C : The Restraints Control Module (RCM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool to diagnose no communication with the BCM.
  2. CHECK THE ABS MODULE CMDTCs 
    1. Using a scan tool, carry out the ABS module self-test.
    2. Clear the DTCs  .
    3. Ignition OFF.
    4. Ignition ON.
    5. Repeat the ABS module self-test.
    6. Record the ABS module DTCs  .

    Is DTC U0151:00 retrieved again? 

    1. Yes: GO to .
    2. No: The system is operating correctly at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.
  3. REVIEW THE RECORDED DTCs  FROM THE ABS MODULE SELF-TEST
    1. Check the recorded DTCs  from the ABS module self-test.

    Is DTC U3003:16 or U3003:17 present? 

    1. Yes:

      For DTC U3003:16, REFER to Diagnostic Routine A : U3003:16.

      For DTC U3003:17, REFER to Diagnostic Routine P : U3003:17.

    2. No: GO to .
  4. CHECK FOR DTCs  IN THE RCM
    1. Using a scan tool, carry out the RCM self-test.

    Is DTC U3003:16 or U3003:17 present? 

    1. Yes: REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE Y : U3003:16 and U3003:17.
    2. No: GO to .
  5. CHECK FOR DTC U0151:00 SET IN OTHER MODULES
    1. Using the scan tool, carry out the self-test for all modules.
    2. Retrieve and record the CMDTCs  from all modules.

    Is DTC U0151:00 set in any other module? 

    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 RCM. REFER to RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) .
    2. No: CHECK OASIS  for any applicable TSBs  . If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the TSB instructions.

      If no TSBs  address this concern and the vehicle is not equipped with adaptive cruise control, INSTALL a new ABS module. REFER to Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module .

      If no TSBs  address this concern and the vehicle is equipped with adaptive cruise control, INSTALL a new ABS module and HCU. REFER to Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) . Note ABS module and HCU are removed as an assembly.