Diagnostic Procedure
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - DIMMING CODE RX FAILURE - ATC
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| 1 | Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII®, record and erase Body Computer DTC's. Cycle the ignition switch. With the DRBIII®, read the Body Computer DTCs. What code(s) does the DRBIII® display? DTC(s) other than Dimming Code RX Fail Refer to the appropriate category for the related symptom(s). Diagnose all other DTCs before diagnosing Dimming Code RX Failure. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . Dimming Code RX Failure only Go To 2 No DTC(s) reset Go To 4 |
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Make sure that the Panel Dimmer switch is not set in Funeral Mode. Turn the ignition on.Turn the Automatic Temperature Control on.Observe the VF display on the Automatic Temperature Control while turning the park lamps on.Does the VF display dim when the park lamps are turned on?Yes --> No problem found at this time.Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .No --> Go To 3 |
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| 3 | Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII® in Automatic Temperature Control, Monitor Display, PCI Bus Info ATC, look for VF DIM Msg Present. Does the DRB display: VF DIM Msg present: Yes? Yes --> Replace the Automatic Temperature Control in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Replace the Body Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 4 | Turn the ignition off.
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Visually inspect the related wiring harness and circuits. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
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Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
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Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that may apply. Were any problems found? Yes --> Repair as necessary. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Test Complete. |
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