Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Fiat 500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FOR RELATED DTCS
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs.
  Are there any BCM SKIM or communication DTCs present?
  
  Yes
  - Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX - 500 - ELECTRIC and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
  No
  - Go To 2
CHECK IF THE DTC IS ACTIVE
1. With the scan tool, read Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) DTCs.
  Is the status for this DTC Active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
CHECK IF THE DTC RESETS
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, erase EVCU DTCs.
3. Turn the ignition off. Remove the key from the Ignition Switch, close doors and allow the EVCU to shut down.
  NOTE:
  Allow up to two minutes for the EVCU to shut down. Opening the vehicle door will interrupt the shut down process.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool, read EVCU DTCs.
  Does this DTC reset?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT (EVCU)
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Body Control Module and the Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU).
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
4. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
  Were there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the EVCU VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to EVCU VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace and program the Electric Vehicle Control Module (EVCU) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to UNIT, ELECTRIC VEHICLE CONTROL (EVCU), REMOVAL .
  - Perform the EVCU VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to EVCU VERIFICATION TEST .