Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

1: Diagnose all communication and body DTCs first. The DTC may be the source of the symptom.
4: No PRNDL display could be open in the electronic PRNDL assembly accessory circuit.
6: This step tests the winter mode circuit by bypassing the electronic PRNDL assembly.

Winter Mode Switch/Indicator Always On or Inoperative

Step	Action	Value(s)	Yes	No
1	Install a scan tool. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Select DTC Info. Does the scan tool display DTCs that start with "U" or "B"?	-	Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Body Control System	Go to Step 2
2	Place the gear selector in Park. Turn the ignition to the RUN position with the engine OFF. While observing the winter mode indicator on the IPC, press the winter mode switch several times. Does the winter mode indicator illuminate On and Off with switch operation?	-	Go to Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls - 2.6L and 3.2L or Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7)	Go to Step 3
3	Is the winter mode indicator always On?	-	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 4
4	Move the gear selector from Park through all gear positions while observing the electronic PRNDL display. Does the PRNDL display all gear positions?	-	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 5
5	Test the accessory voltage circuit for an open. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	-	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 7
6	Disconnect the electronic PRNDL assembly. Install a fused jumper between terminal 2 and 6 of the electronic PRNDL connector. Observe the winter mode indicator on the IPC. Is the winter mode indicator illuminated?	-	Go to Step 11	Go to Step 7
7	Test the electronic PRNDL ground circuits for an open. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	-	Go to Step 12	Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Body Control System in Body Control System
8	Test the winter mode switch signal circuit for an open. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	-	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 9
9	Test the winter mode switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	-	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 10
10	While observing the winter mode indicator on the IPC, disconnect the electronic PRNDL assembly from the console wiring harness connector. Is the IPC winter mode indicator no longer illuminated?	-	Go to Step 11	Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Body Control System in Body Control System
11	Replace the electronic PRNDL assembly. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console. Is the action complete?	-	Go to Step 12	-
12	After repairs, test the winter mode under the following conditions: With the ignition in the RUN position, the IPC winter mode indicator does not illuminate during the bulb test. Engine running: The IPC winter mode indicator illuminates when the winter mode button is pressed. The IPC winter mode indicator does not illuminate when the winter mode button is pressed again. When the vehicle is operating in drive, there is noticeable torque reduction upon vehicle start-off, third gear. Winter mode is disabled when the following conditions occur: The transmission is placed in a lower gear. Accelerator pedal position is above 30 percent while vehicle speed is greater than 40 km/h (25 mph). Accelerator pedal position is above 50 percent while vehicle speed is greater than 63 km/h (39 mph). Accelerator pedal position is 100 percent while vehicle speed is greater than 110 km/h (69 mph). The shift pattern returns to normal after the ignition is cycled. Does the winter mode operate as described?	-	System OK	Go to Step 1