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Diagnostic Test

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  1. ACTIVE DTC 
    NOTE:

    Diagnose any Can C or Can B failures before continuing.

    NOTE:

    An external Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) key (and/or pass/radio key), such as one used to gain access to a 24 hour gym, can cause this DTC to set and create a no start condition. Inspect the customer's key chain for any type of RFID key. If one is not found, question the customer to see if a spare key chain has this RFID key on it or if it was removed from the original key chain before the vehicle was released for service. If a RFID key is present, remove the ignition key from the vehicle and remove the RFID key from the key chain. For GPEC equipped vehicles, disconnect the battery and wait a minimum of five minutes, reconnect and attempt to start the vehicle. For NCG equipped vehicles, turn the ignition on a minimum for one hour and then attempt to start the vehicle, If the vehicle does not start, continue with the diagnostic test.

    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. With the scan tool, select View the PCM DTCs.

      Is the DTC Active at this time?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2.

      No 

      • Go To  6.
  2. NO COMMUNICATION WITH RF HUB 
    1. With the scan tool, attempt to communicate with the RF Hub.

      Can the scan tool communicate with the RF Hub?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3.

      No 

  3. RADIO FREQUENCY HUB (RF HUB) MODULE TROUBLE CODES SET 
    1. With the scan tool, check for RF Hub DTCs.

      Are any DTCs present in the RF Hub?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  4.
  4. VIN PROGRAMMED INTO PCM 
    1. With the scan tool, display the VIN that is programmed in the PCM.

      Has a VIN been programmed into the PCM?

      Yes 

      • Go To  5.

      No 

      • Program the correct VIN into the PCM and retest.
      • Perform the RF HUB VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  5. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Replace and program the RF Hub in accordance with the Service Information.
      NOTE:

      If this vehicle is equipped with a Steering Column Lock Module, it must be replaced along with the RF Hub.

    3. Ignition on, engine not running.
    4. With the scan tool, erase all RF Hub and PCM DTCs.
    5. Attempt to start and idle the engine.
    6. With the scan tool, read the PCM DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display this code?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Test Complete.
  6. IGNITION KEY 
    NOTE:

    You must obtain the SKREEM pin number.

    NOTE:

    This DTC could have been set if the RF Hub harness connector was disconnected or if the RF Hub was replaced recently.

    NOTE:

    All keys that the customer uses for this vehicle must be tested to verify they are operating properly.

    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. Verify the correct VIN is programmed into the PCM and RF Hub.
    3. Turn the ignition off.
    4. With each customer key turn the ignition key on and crank the engine to start.
    5. With the scan tool, read the PCM DTCs. Look for P0513.

      Is the DTC P0513 still active?

      Yes 

      • Replace the Ignition Key.
      • Perform the RF HUB VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

      No 

      • Test Complete.
        NOTE:

        If this DTC cannot be reset, it could have been an actual theft attempt.