Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan Tool, read and record RF Hub DTCs.
Is this DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK THE CONNECTION AT THE REMOTE START ANTENNA
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Remote Start Antenna connector.
- Check the connection at the Remote Start Antenna for the following:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector or locks.
- Corrosion and other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damaged (if equipped).
- Bent or pushed out terminals in the connector.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (discoloration to the terminal due to excessive current draw).
- Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
Were any of the above conditions found?
Yes
- Repair any conditions that are found.
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE CONNECTION AT THE RF HUB
- Disconnect the RF Hub connector for the Remote Start Antenna.
- Check the connection at the RF Hub module for the following:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector or locks.
- Corrosion and other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damaged (if equipped).
- Bent or pushed out terminals in the connector.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (discoloration to the terminal due to excessive current draw).
- Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
Were any of the above conditions found?
Yes
- Repair any conditions that are found.
No
- Go To 4
- CHECK THE REMOTE START ANTENNA CIRCUIT
- Check the Remote Start Antenna circuit for the following:
- Open
- High Resistance (above 3.0 ohms)
- Short To Ground
- Short To Battery
Were any of the above conditions found?
Yes
- Repair the Remote Start Antenna circuit for damage in accordance with Service Information.
No
- Go To 5
- Check the Remote Start Antenna circuit for the following:
- CHECK THE RF HUB
- Replace the Remote Start Antenna in accordance with Service Information:
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool clear DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off and then back to the on position.
- With the scan Tool, read active RF Hub DTCs.
Did this DTC return?
Yes
- Go To
Refer to 6.
No
- Test Complete.
- Go To
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Disconnect all RF Hub 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.
- Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Reconnect all RF Hub Module harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect 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.
- Using the recorded Vehicle Scan Report, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read RF Hub DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the Radio Frequency Hub (RF Hub) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB), REMOVAL .
- If this vehicle is equipped with a Steering Column Lock Module (BUX), it must also be replaced in accordance with the Service Information. When replacing the RF-Hub and the Steering Column Lock Module, the RF-Hub MUST be programmed BEFORE the Steering Column Lock Module (ELV) is programmed.
- Replace the Steering Column Lock Module (ELV/ESCL) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the RADIO FREQUENCY HUB VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB) VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.