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Inspection and Verification

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  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage.
    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Electrical
    • Bulb(s)
    • Circuitry
    • Connector(s)
    • Illuminated switches
    • Manual temperature or electronic automatic temperature control (EATC)
    • Floor shifter
    • Instrument cluster
    • Clock
    • Audio unit
    • Ashtray
    • Roof opening panel module
    • Smart junction box (SJB)
  3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
  4. If the cause is not visually not evident, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC) 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.
  5. If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to the diagnostic tool operating manual.
  6. Carry out the diagnostic tool data link test. If the diagnostic tool responds with:
    • CAN circuits fault; all electronic control units no response/not equipped, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
    • No response/not equipped for SJB, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES .
    • No response/not equipped for instrument cluster, refer 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 SJB and the instrument cluster.
  7. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX .
  8. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to SYMPTOM CHART .
    SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX

    DTC Description Source Action
    B1247 Panel Dim Switch Circuit Open SJB GO to PINPOINT TEST E 
    B2026 Incandescent Backlighting Output Circuit Failure SJB GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
    B2027 LED Backlighting Output Circuit Failure SJB GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
    All Other DTCs - SJB REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES .
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