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Inspection and Verification

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

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Instrument panel dimmer switch
    • Central junction box (CJB) fuses:
      • 4 (10A)
      • 9 (7.5A)
    • Bulbs
    • Circuitry
    • Lighting control module (LCM)
    • Driver Door Module (DDM)
  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. 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 article, No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no communication with 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 article to diagnose no response from the powertrain control module (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 article.
    • If the network test passes, retrieve and record the continuous memory DTCs.
  8. Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the LCM.
  9. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the Lighting Control Module (LCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index. For all other DTCs, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article.
  10. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, go to Symptom Chart .
LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX

DTC Description Action
B1342 ECU is Defective CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new LCM. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article.
B2212 Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch Out of Range Go to Pinpoint Test G .
All other DTCs - REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article.
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