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Inspection and Verification

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  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the multi-function switch or ignition switch.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage. Refer to the following chart:
    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Multi-function switch
    • Ignition switch
    • Ignition key
    • Ignition switch lock cylinder
    • Steering column shrouds
    • Central junction box (CJB) fuse(s):
      • 7 (30A)
      • 27 (15A)
      • 103 (30A)
      • 110 (30A)
      • 116 (30A)
    • Damaged wiring harness
    • Loose or corroded connections
  3. If the concern remains after the inspection, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from the diagnostic tool menu. If the diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
    • check that the program card is correctly installed.
    • check the connections to the vehicle.
    • check the ignition switch position.
  4. If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to diagnostic tool's manual.
  5. Carry out the diagnostic tool data link test. If the diagnostic tool responds with:
    • CAN, UBP or ISO circuit fault; all electrical control units no response/not equipped, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
    • No response/not equipped for instrument cluster, go to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
    • System passed, retrieve and record the continuous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), erase the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the instrument cluster.
  6. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX  to continue diagnosis.
  7. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to SYMPTOM CHART  to continue diagnosis.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX

DTC Description Source Action
B1360 Ignition Run/ACC Circuit Open Instrument cluster GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
- All Other DTCs Instrument cluster REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
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