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Inspection and Verification

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NOTE: Carry out all pinpoint tests without a trailer connected to the vehicle.
NOTE: A trailer brake emulator tool is available to verify that the TBC module and vehicle wiring are functioning correctly. The trailer emulator requires the trailer tow connector ground and 12 volt trailer tow charge circuit to be connected in order to check the electric brake circuit.
  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Base brake system
    • Trailer
    • Battery Junction Box (BJB) fuse 17 (30A)
    • Body Control Module (BCM) fuse 37 (10A)
    • Wiring, terminals or connectors
    • Trailer Brake Control (TBC) module
  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 is ON.
    • verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
    • REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK , The PCM Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool, 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 Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).
  8. Clear the CMDTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the TBC module.
  9. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the Trailer Brake Control (TBC) Module DTC Chart . For all other DTCs, REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
  10. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to SYMPTOM CHART .
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