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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 DLC and/or multiple malfunction indicators are on only while the scan tool is connected to the DLC.
  • DLC ground
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Scan tool
  • 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
  • Case ground open
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • RCM
  • The Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • OCSM
  • The Smart Junction Box (SJB) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • SJB
  • The Body Control Module B (BCM-B) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • BCM-B
  • The HVAC module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • HVAC module
  • The Audio Control Module (ACM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ACM
  • The Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FCIM
  • The Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FDIM
  • 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
  • The Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • PSCM
  • The Parking Aid Module (PAM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • PAM
  • No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • APIM (if equipped)
  • ACM
  • BCM-B
  • FCIM
  • FDIM
  • HVAC module (if equipped)
  • IPC (gateway module)
  • SJB
  • No High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ABS module
  • APIM (if equipped)
  • IPC
  • OCSM
  • PAM
  • PCM
  • PSCM
  • RCM
  • No power to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Scan tool
  • Data Link Connector (DLC)