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Diagnostic Test

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  1. VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE 
    NOTE:

    Make sure the battery voltage is between 10 and 16 volts before proceeding.

    1. With the scan tool, read active DTCs.

      Is this DTC active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2.

      No 

      • Refer to  DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING  and perform the STORED LOST COMMUNICATION DTCs diagnostic procedure.
  2. CHECK FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DTCS 
    1. With the scan tool, read all active DTCs from all modules.

      Does the scan tool display any active DTCs to the conditions listed above?

      Yes 

      • Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.

      No 

      • Go To  3.
  3. VERIFY THE ESM IS ACTIVE ON THE BUS 
    1. Turn the ignition ON.
    2. With the scan tool, select Network Diagnostics.
    3. Verify the ESM is active on the BUS.

      Is the ESM active on the BUS?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4.

      No 

      • Refer to  DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING  and perform the NO RESPONSE FROM ESM (ELECTRONIC SHIFT MODULE) diagnostic procedure.
  4. CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCS 
    1. With the scan tool, read all the DTCs.

      Is there more than one module with active DTCs "Logged Against" the ESM ?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  5.
  5. CLEAR DTC IN MODULE SETTING FAULT 
    1. With the scan tool, select the module setting the DTC against the ESM.
    2. Clear active DTCs.

      Is the DTC still active?

      Yes 

      • Replace and program the module that set this DTC in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the ESM VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

      • Go To  6.
  6. CYCLE IGNITION 
    1. Cycle the ignition from RUN to OFF three times ending with the key in the RUN position.

      Does the DTC become active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  7.

      No 

      • The condition is not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring for chafed, pierced, pinched and partially broken wires and the wiring harness connectors for broken, bent, pushed out and corroded terminals.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the ESM VERIFICATION TEST.
  7. CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL LOST COMMUNICATION FAULTS 
    1. With the scan tool, select Network Diagnostics.

      Does the ABS and other CAN C BUS modules show Lost Communication with the remaining CAN C BUS modules?

      Yes 

      • Go To  8.

      No 

      • Replace and program the module that set this DTC in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the ESM VERIFICATION TEST.
  8. CHECK THE CAN C BUS (+) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    1. Measure the voltage between the CAN C BUS (+) circuit and ground.

      Is the voltage above 5.0 volts?

      Yes 

      • Repair the short to voltage in the CAN C BUS (+) circuit.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the ESM VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

      • Go To  9.
  9. CHECK THE CAN C BUS (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition OFF.
    2. Measure the resistance between ground and the CAN C BUS (-) circuit.

      Is the resistance below 10K Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair the short to ground in the CAN C BUS (-) circuit.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the ESM VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

      • Using the schematics as a guide, check the ESM terminals for corrosion, damage or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits. If no problems are found, replace the Shift Lever Assembly in accordance to the Service Information. Refer to SHIFTER, TRANSMISSION, REMOVAL .
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the ESM VERIFICATION TEST.