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Inspection and Verification

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

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Binding linkage or latches
    • Door lock cylinder
    • Misaligned door
    • Battery junction box (BJB) fuse 1 (50A)
    • Smart junction box (SJB) fuse 2 (15A)
    • Circuitry
    • Remote transmitter
    • Door lock control switch
    • Door lock actuator
    • 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 diagnostic tool does not power up, refer to the diagnostic tool manual.
  5. Carry out the diagnostic tool data link test. If the diagnostic tool responds with:
    • CAN, ISO, SCP or UBP circuit fault; all electronic control units no response/not equipped, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
    • No response/not equipped for vehicle security module, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES .
    • 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.
  6. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX  to continue diagnostics.
  7. If DTCs are retrieved that are not found in the following SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX , refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES .
  8. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to SYMPTOM CHART  to continue diagnostics.