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Inspection and Verification

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

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Engine oil level
    • Door adjustment
    • Liftgate adjustment
    • Engine coolant level
    • Fuel tank
    • Fuel evaporative system
    • Brake fluid level
    • Accessory drive belt
    • Tire pressure
    • Washer fluid level
    • Smart junction box (SJB) fuse(s):
      • 8 (15A)
      • 24 (10A)
    • Circuitry
    • Connectors
    • Bulbs
    • Instrument cluster
  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.
  5. If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
  6. NOTE: The vehicle communication module (VCM) LED prove-out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.
  7. 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 communication with the scan tool.
  8. 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 powertrain control module (PCM).
  9. 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.
  10. Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the instrument cluster, SJB and PCM.
  11. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart, the Smart Junction Box (SJB) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart, or the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart. For all other DTCs, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
  12. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, go to Symptom Chart .
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHART

DTC Description Action
B1203 Fuel Sender Circuit Short to Battery Go to Pinpoint Test B .
B1204 Fuel Sender Circuit Short to Ground Go to Pinpoint Test B .
B1213 Anti-Theft Number of Programmed Keys Is Below Minimum REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .
B1255 Air Temperature External Sensor Circuit Open REFER to INFORMATION AND MESSAGE CENTER .
B1257 Air Temperature External Sensor Circuit Short to Ground REFER to INFORMATION AND MESSAGE CENTER .
B1317 Battery Voltage High CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1317 is still present, REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
B1318 Battery Voltage Low CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1318 is still present, REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
B1342 ECU is Faulted CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is still present, REFLASH the instrument cluster. If the DTC is still present after a software reflash, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
B1600 PATS Ignition Key Transponder Signal Is Not Received REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .
B1601 PATS Received Incorrect Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .
B1602 PATS Received Invalid Format Of Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .
B1605 Lamp Anti-Theft Indicator Circuit Short To Battery REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .
B1606 Lamp Anti-Theft Indicator Circuit Short To Ground REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .
B1681 PATS Transceiver Module Signal Is Not Received REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .
B1868 Lamp Air Bag Warning Indicator Circuit Failure REFER to WARNING DEVICES .
B1915 Air Bag Driver Circuit Failure CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1915 is still present, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
B2097 Compass Module Failure REFER to INFORMATION AND MESSAGE CENTER .
B2103 Antenna Not Connected REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .
B2141 NVM Configuration Failure REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .
B2143 NVM Memory Failure CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B2143 is still present, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
B2431 Transponder Programming Failed REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .
B2477 Module Configuration Failure CONFIGURE the instrument cluster. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B2477 is still present, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) .
U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM) CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1317 or B1318 is present, REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . to diagnose the charging system. If DTC U0140 is still present, REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK . to diagnose no communication with the SJB.
U0159 Lost Communication With Parking Assist Control Module (PAM) CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1317 or B1318 is present, REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . to diagnose the charging system. If DTC U0159 is still present, REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK . to diagnose no communication with the parking aid module.
U0208 Lost Communication With Seat Control Module (DSM) CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1317 or B1318 is present, REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . to diagnose the charging system. If DTC U0208 is still present, REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK . to diagnose no communication with the driver seat module.
U0244 Lost Communication With Running Board Control Module (PRB) CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1317 or B1318 is present, REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . to diagnose the charging system. If DTC U0244 is still present, REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK . to diagnose no communication with the power running board module.
U1900 CAN Communication Bus Fault - Receive REPAIR all other DTCs first. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the key off then on and wait 10 seconds. REPEAT the self-test.
If DTC U1900 is still present, REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
U2013 Compass Module is Not Responding REFER to INFORMATION AND MESSAGE CENTER .
U2050 No Application Present REFLASH the instrument cluster. If the DTC occurs after a software reflash, REFLASH the instrument cluster again.
If the DTC is present after each attempt to reflash, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
U2051 One or More Calibration Files Missing / Corrupt REFLASH the instrument cluster. If the DTC occurs after a software reflash, REFLASH the instrument cluster again.
If the DTC is present after each attempt to reflash, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
U2510 CAN - Invalid data for Vehicle Security REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .
U2511 CAN - Data Mis-Match (Receive data does not match expected) REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .
SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHART

DTC Description Action
C1769 Park Brake Apply Switch Circuit Short to Ground Go to Pinpoint Test I .
All other DTCs - REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHART

DTC Description Source Action
P0457 Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (fuel cap loose/off) PCM Go to Pinpoint Test G .
P0460 Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit PCM REFER to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines . first.
If sent here from the PC/ED manual, go to Pinpoint Test B .
P0461 Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance PCM REFER to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines . first.
If sent here from the PC/ED manual, go to Pinpoint Test B .
P0462 Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit Low PCM REFER to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines . first.
If sent here from the PC/ED manual, go to Pinpoint Test B .
P0463 Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit High PCM REFER to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines . first.
If sent here from the PC/ED manual, go to Pinpoint Test B .
All other DTCs - PCM REFER to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines .