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Pinpoint Test

NOTE: The IA feature is a programmable parameter and can be enabled/disabled with a scan tool. If the feature is disabled, the IA feature to enter the vehicle and passive starting will be inoperative. To start the vehicle, the IA key has to be placed in the backup slot.
  1. CHECK FOR ANY MESSAGES IN THE MESSAGE CENTER
    1. Check the message center while pressing the start/stop switch.

    Is NO KEY DETECTED displayed in the message center? 

  2. CHECK THE IPC OPERATION
    1. Observe the IPC operation while pressing the start/stop switch.

    Do some of the indicators in the IPC illuminate? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: GO to  4.
  3. CHECK FOR RFA MODULE AND BCM DTCs 
    1. Using a scan tool, perform the RFA module and BCM self-test.

    Are any RFA module or BCM DTCs present? 

  4. CHECK FOR COMMUNICATION WITH THE SCAN TOOL
    1. REFER to DIAGNOSTIC METHODS and follow the procedure to establish a session with the vehicle.

    Does the scan tool establish communication with the BCM and the RFA module? 

    • Yes: REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE E : No Power in RUN-No Power in START - Vehicles with a Start-Stop Switch to diagnose no power in ON.
    • No:

      REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE I : The Body Control Module (BCM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool, or

      REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE Z : The Remote Function Actuator (RFA) Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool.