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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 Trailer Brake Control (TBC) module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • TBC module
  • The Restraints Control Module (RCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • RCM
  • The Auxiliary Heater Control Module (AHCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • AHCM
  • The Transmission Control Module (TCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • TCM
  • The Body Control Module (BCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • BCM
  • The Driver Seat Module (DSM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • DSM
  • 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 DSP module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Audio DSP module
  • The FCIM does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FCIM
  • The Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • DCSM
  • The Circuit Deactivation Ignition Module (CDIM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • CDIM
  • 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
  • Wring, terminals or connectors
  • GPSM
  • The Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • TCCM
  • 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 Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • HSWM
  • The Tire Pressure Monitor Module (TPM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • TPM
  • No High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ABS module
  • AHCM (diesel engine only, if equipped)
  • APIM
  • BCM
  • IPC
  • PAM (if equipped)
  • RCM
  • SCCM
  • TBC module (if equipped)
  • TCCM (if equipped)
  • TCM (diesel engine only, if equipped)
  • PCM
  • No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ACM (AM/FM/single CD)
  • APIM (if equipped)
  • CDIM (if equipped)
  • BCM
  • DCSM (if equipped)
  • DSM (if equipped)
  • GPSM (if equipped)
  • HVAC module
  • HSWM (if equipped)
  • SDARS module (if equipped)
  • TPM
  • No Infotainment Controller Area Network (I-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • APIM (if equipped)
  • ACM (Premium audio with touchscreen)
  • Audio DSP module (if equipped)
  • FCIM (if equipped)
  • IPC
  • No power to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Scan tool