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Diagnostic Test

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  1. CHECK THE 12 VOLT BATTERY CABLE CONNECTIONS 
    1. Visually inspect the connections of the 12 Volt Battery Cables at the 12 Volt Battery.

      Were the Positive and Negative Battery Cables connected in the correct order?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

      • Repair the 12 Volt Battery connectors using the written service procedure.
      • Perform the EVCU VERIFICATION TEST.

        Refer to EVCU VERIFICATION TEST .

  2. CHECK THE 12 VOLT DC/DC CONVERTER CABLE CONNECTIONS 
    1. Visually inspect the connections of the 12 Volt Battery Cables at the DC/DC Converter.

      Were the Positive and Negative Battery Cables connected in the correct order?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3

      No 

      • Repair the 12 Volt Battery connectors in accordance with the service information.
      • Perform the EVCU VERIFICATION TEST.

        Refer to EVCU VERIFICATION TEST .

  3. CHECK IF THE DTC IS ACTIVE 
    1. With the scan tool, record the Environmental Data for this DTC.
    2. Clear the DTC.
    3. Ignition off wait at least one minute.
    4. Turn the Ignition on, Vehicle in ready mode.
    5. With the scan tool check for active DTCs.

      Did the DTC reset?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4

      No 

      • Check the Environmental Data, If this DTC has occurred more than 3 times, go to  4.
      • Check the Environmental Data, If this DTC has occurred less than 3 times, then the condition that caused this code to set is not present at this time. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
      • Perform the EVCU VERIFICATION TEST.

        Refer to EVCU VERIFICATION TEST .

  4. POWER INVERTER MODULE 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact.
    4. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were there any problems found?

      Yes 

      No