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Pinpoint Test E : The Traction Control System Cannot Be Disabled Using The Message Center

  1. E1 CHECK THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

    • Ignition ON.

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the ABS module self-test.

    • Retrieve and record all ABS module Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).

    Is DTC C1109:64 present in the ABS module? 

    Yes  GO to  E6
    No  For all other ABS module Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), GO to the DTC Chart: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module . If there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present in the ABS module, GO to  E2
  2. E2 VERIFY THE KEY IN USE IS NOT RESTRICTED

    • For vehicles equipped with a keyless vehicle system,

      • place 1 passive key inside the vehicle and all other passive keys at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from the vehicle.

      • press the start button without pressing the brake pedal.

    • For vehicles not equipped with a keyless vehicle system, turn the ignition to the ON position.

    • Monitor the message center.

    Does the message center display MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY? 

    Yes  The current passive key or IKT is a restricted key and is operating correctly. REPEAT the test using different passive keys or IKTs until the message center does not  display MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY. GO to  E3
    No  GO to  E3
  3. E3 VERIFY THE MYKEY® TRACTION CONTROL SETTING

    • Using the message center, verify the MyKey® traction control setting. Refer to the Owner's Literature for instructions on setting the MyKey® functions.

    Is the MyKey® traction control setting configured to "always on"? 

    Yes  GO to  E4
    No  GO to  E5
  4. E4 VERIFY TRACTION CONTROL FUNCTION CAN BE DISABLED USING THE ADMIN PASSIVE KEY OR THE ADMIN IKT (INTEGRATED KEYHEAD TRANSMITTER)

    • Using the message center, verify traction control can be enabled and disabled using the admin passive key or the admin IKT. Refer to the Owner's Literature for instructions on enabling and disabling traction control.

    Can traction control be enabled and disabled using the admin passive key or the admin IKT? 

    Yes  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by the use of a restricted passive key or restricted IKT. INFORM the customer the traction control can only be disabled using an admin passive key or an admin IKT when the MyKey® traction control setting is configured to "always on".
    No  GO to  E5
  5. E5 CHECK FOR ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the ABS module self-test.

    • Retrieve and record all ABS module Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).

    Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present in the ABS module? 

    Yes  GO to the DTC Chart: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module .
    No  GO to  E6
  6. E6 CHECK FOR IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the IPC self-test.

    • Retrieve and record all IPC Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).

    Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present in the IPC? 

    Yes  REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes .
    No  GO to  E7
  7. E7 CHECK FOR BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the BCM self-test.

    • Retrieve and record all BCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).

    Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present in the BCM? 

    Yes  DIAGNOSE the BCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). REFER to: Body Control Module (BCM) .
    No  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.