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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The vehicle does not start with the scan tool connected to the Data Link Connector (DLC) and/or multiple malfunction indicators are only on when the scan tool is connected to the DLC 
  • 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
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • RCM 
  • The OCSM  does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • OCSM 
  • The TCCM  does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse(s)
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • TCCM 
  • The Trailer Brake Control (TBC) module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • TBC  module
  • The Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • PSCM 
  • The Body Control Module (BCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • BCM 
  • The HVAC module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • HVAC module
  • The Audio Front Control Module (ACM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ACM 
  • The audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Audio DSP  module
  • 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
  • Front Display Interface Module (FDIM)
  • The FCDIM  does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FCDIM 
  • The Driver Seat Module (DSM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • DSM 
  • The Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • DCSM 
  • The Power Running Board (PRB) module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • PRB  module
  • The Parking Aid Module (PAM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • PAM 
  • 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 Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • SCCM 
  • The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • TPM  module
  • No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • APIM  (if equipped)
  • ACM  (if equipped)
  • BCM 
  • DSM  (if equipped)
  • DCSM  (if equipped)
  • FCIM  (if equipped)
  • FDIM  (if equipped)
  • GPSM  (if equipped)
  • HVAC module
  • PRB  module (if equipped)
  • TPM  module
  • No High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • TCCM  (if equipped)
  • ABS module
  • APIM  (if equipped)
  • BCM 
  • IPC 
  • OCSM 
  • PAM  (if equipped)
  • PCM
  • PSCM  (if equipped)
  • RCM 
  • SCCM 
  • TBC  module (if equipped)
  • No Infotainment Controller Area Network (I-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • ACM  (if equipped)
  • APIM  (if equipped)
  • Audio DSP  module (if equipped)
  • FCIM  (if equipped)
  • FCDIM  (if equipped)
  • IPC 
  • No power to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • DLC 
  • Scan tool