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Inspection and Verification

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

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Audio Control Module (ACM)
    • Antenna(s)
    • Audio input jack
    • Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)
    • Front Display Interface Module (FDIM)
    • Speaker mounting/speaker cones
    • Trim panels
    • Steering wheel controls
    • Noise suppression equipment
    • Universal Serial Bus (USB) port
    • Smart Junction Box (SJB) fuse(s):
      • 03 (15A)
      • 38 (20A)
      • 14 (10A)
      • 39 (20A)
    • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  3. If the fault is visually evident, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
    4. NOTE: Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
  4. If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
    5. NOTE: The Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) LED prove-out confirms power and ground from the DLC  are provided to the VCM  .
  5. If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM: 
    • Check the VCM  connection to the vehicle.
    • Check the scan tool connection to the VCM  .
    • Refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK , No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no power to the scan tool.
  6. If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
    • Verify the ignition key is in the ON position.
    • Verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
    • Refer to ↓MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to diagnose no response from the PCM.
  7. Carry out the network test.
    • If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
    • If the network test passes, retrieve and record the continuous memory DTCs.
    8. NOTE: Do not press any buttons on the FCIM  while the ACM  is carrying out the self-test.
  8. Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the ACM  .
  9. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to DTC CHARTS . For all other DTCs, refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart in MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
  10. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to SYMPTOM CHARTS .
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