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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 

    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Large metallic objects or electronic devices on the key ring that can be used to purchase gasoline or similar items
    • PATS  key
    • Use of a non- PATS  key or incorrect PATS  key
    • More than one PATS  key on key ring
    • Aftermarket remote start system installed
    • Body Control Module (BCM) fuse 18 (10A)
    • Wiring, terminals or connectors
    • BCM 
    • PCM
  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.

    If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).

  5. If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM:
    NOTE: The Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) LED prove-out confirms power and ground from the DLC  are provided to 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 BCM  and PCM.
  9. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the BCM DTC CHART  or the PCM DTC CHART . For all other BCM  DTCs, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES . For all other PCM DTCs, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .
  10. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to SYMPTOM CHART .
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