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Pinpoint Test

  1. CHECK FOR IPC DTCs 
    1. Ignition ON.
    2. Using a scan tool, carry out the IPC self-test.

    Are any DTCs present in the IPC? 

    1. Yes: REFER to DTC CHART: INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) .
    2. No: GO to 2  .
  2. CHECK THE MESSAGE CENTER TRACTION CONTROL SELECTION
    1. Using the message center buttons, configure the traction control on and then off again. Refer to the Owner's Literature.

    Does the TRACTION CONTROL selection change when configured to on and off? 

    1. Yes: GO to 3  .
    2. No: REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE AD : The Message Center Is Not Operating Correctly.
  3. CHECK THE STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL DISABLED INDICATOR (SLIDING CAR OFF ICON)
    1. Using the message center buttons, configure the traction control on and then off again. Refer to the Owner's Literature.

    Does the sliding car OFF icon illuminate when the traction control is turned off? 

    1. Yes: The system is operating correctly at this time. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. No: REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE O : The Stability-Traction Control Disabled Indicator (Sliding Car OFF Icon) Is Never or Always On.
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