Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR EXTERNAL OBJECTS ON THE KEYCHAIN THAT MAY CAUSE INTERFERENCE 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.
Is there an RFID key or pass present on one of the customer's key chains?
Yes
- Remove the ignition key from the vehicle and remove the RFID key from the key chain.
- Then, Go to 2
No
- Go To 2
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- CHECK FOR OTHER DTCS
- CHECK FOR NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE RF HUB
- With the scan tool, attempt to communicate with the RF Hub.
Can the scan tool communicate with the RF Hub?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Refer to the appropriate Diagnostic information and perform the No Response from RF Hub diagnostic procedure.
- With the scan tool, attempt to communicate with the RF Hub.
- CHECK FOR RF HUB MODULE DTCS SET
- With the scan tool, check for RF Hub DTCs.
Are any DTCs present in the RF Hub?
Yes
- Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
No
- Go To 6
- With the scan tool, check for RF Hub DTCs.
- VERIFY THAT THE PROPER VIN IS PROGRAMMED INTO THE PCM
- With the scan tool, display the VIN that is programmed in the PCM.
Has the correct VIN been programmed into the PCM?
Yes
- Go To 7
No
- Program the correct VIN into the PCM and retest.
- Perform the RF HUB VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RADIO FREQUENCY HUB (RF HUB) VERIFICATION TEST .
- With the scan tool, display the VIN that is programmed in the PCM.
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Disconnect all PCM harness connectors.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector locks.
- Corrosion.
- Other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damage (if equipped).
- Bent terminals.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
- Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
- Check for spread terminals and verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Connect all PCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Connect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Test drive or operate the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored and set conditions.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL (PCM), REMOVAL .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- The wiring or poor connection problem has been repaired.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE IGNITION KEY(S) FOR PROPER OPERATION NOTE:
You must obtain the Secret Key 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.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Verify the correct VIN is programmed into the PCM and RF Hub.
- Turn the ignition off.
- With each customer key turn the ignition key on and crank the engine to start.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
Is the DTC active or pending?
Yes
- Replace the Ignition Key.
- Perform the RF HUB VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RADIO FREQUENCY HUB (RF HUB) VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Test Complete.NOTE:
If this DTC cannot be reset, it could have been an actual theft attempt.