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Inspection and Verification: Notes

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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
    • Engine oil level
    • Engine coolant level
    • Fuel tank
    • Fuel evaporative system
    • Tire pressure
    • Tire size
    • Smart Junction Box (SJB) fuse(s):
      • 26 (10A)
      • 29 (5A)
      • 43 (10A)
    • Wiring, terminals or connectors
    • Key-in-ignition switch (part of the ignition switch)
    • Message center switch
    • Odometer/trip odometer reset switch
    • SJB 
    • Instrument Cluster (IC)
  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 , 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. Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the IC  , ABS module, PCM, SJB  and Restraints Control Module (RCM).
  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 CHART - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) , GO to SYMPTOM CHART - INFORMATION AND MESSAGE CENTER  or GO to SYMPTOM CHART - WARNING CHIMES .
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