Diagnostic Test

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VERIFY THAT DTC B1A68-STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE BOLT CONTROL LOW
1. With the scan tool, record and erase WIN DTCs.
2. Insert and remove the key from the ignition switch several times.
3. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
  Does the sccan tool display: B1A68-STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE BOLT CONTROL LOW as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 2
  No
  - Perform the WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) INTERMITTENT TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/NODE, Wireless Ignition (WIN) - Standard Procedure .
STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE

Fig 1: Steering Column Lock Module Connector
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1. With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
2. Turn the ignition off.
3. Disconnect the Steering Column Lock Module connector.
  NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Cycle the ignition switch from On to Off three times.
6. Insert and remove the key from the ignition switch several times.
7. Turn the ignition on.
8. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B1A68-STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE BOLT CONTROL LOW (WIN) as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 3
  No
  - Replace the Steering Column Lock Module in accordance with the service information. The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) must also be replaced along with the Steering Column Lock Module (ELV). When replacing the WIN and the Steering Column Lock Module (ELV), the WIN MUST be programmed BEFORE the Steering Column Lock Module (ELV) is programmed. .
  - Replace and program the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN). Refer to Electrical/Electronic Control Modules/RECEIVER, Wireless Ignition Node - Removal .
  - Replace and program the Steering Column Lock Module (ELV). Refer to Electrical/Vehicle Theft Security/MODULE, Shaft Lock - Removal .
  - Perform the WIN VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/NODE, Wireless Ignition (WIN) - Standard Procedure .
CHECK THE (F892) IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (KEY-IN) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Ignition Switch Output (Key-In) Circuit For Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Wireless Ignition Node harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F892) Ignition Switch Output (Key-In) circuit in the Steering Column Lock harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 10,000 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (F892) Ignition Switch Output (Key-In) circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Replace the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) in accordance with the Service Information. The Steering Column Lock Module must also be replaced along with the WIN Module in accordance with the Service Information. When replacing the WIN and the Steering Column Lock Module, the WIN MUST be programmed BEFORE the Steering Column Lock Module (ELV) is programmed. .
  - Replace and program the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN). Refer to Electrical/Electronic Control Modules/RECEIVER, Wireless Ignition Node - Removal .
  - Replace and program the Steering Column Lock Module (ELV). Refer to Electrical/Vehicle Theft Security/MODULE, Shaft Lock - Removal .
  - Perform the WIN VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/NODE, Wireless Ignition (WIN) - Standard Procedure .