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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • All dimmable illumination does not dim
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Instrument panel dimmer switch
  • Steering Column Control Module (SCCM)
  • All dimmable non-networked illumination is inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Body Control Module (BCM)
  • All dimmable non-networked illumination is always on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • BCM
  • The steering wheel switch(es) illumination is inoperative
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Steering wheel switch(es)
  • Steering wheel harness
  • Clockspring
  • The Audio Control Module (ACM) illumination is inoperative - base AM/FM radio
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ACM
  • One or more illumination source is inoperative
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Door lock control switch
  • Illuminated switch
  • The window control switch illumination is inoperative
  • Window control switch
  • CHECK the operation of the power windows.

  • All network controlled illumination does not dim
  • Controller Area Network (CAN) concern
  • BCM
  • CARRY OUT the network test.

  • The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) illumination is inoperative
  • High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN)
  • IPC
  • CARRY OUT the network test.

  • The HVAC module illumination is inoperative (vehicle with manual climate control)
  • Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN)
  • HVAC module
  • CARRY OUT the network test.

  • If the scan tool responds with no communication with the HVAC module, REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
  • If the scan tool communicates with the HVAC module, INSTALL a new HVAC module. REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) illumination is inoperative
  • MS-CAN
  • FCIM
  • CARRY OUT the network test.

  • If the scan tool responds with no communication with the FCIM, REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
  • If the scan tool communicates with the FCIM, INSTALL a new FCIM.

REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) illumination is inoperative (vehicles without navigation)
  • MS-CAN
  • FDIM
  • CARRY OUT the network test.

  • If the scan tool responds with no communication with the FDIM, REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
  • If the scan tool communicates with the FDIM, INSTALL a new FDIM.

REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The Trailer Brake Control (TBC) module illumination is inoperative
  • HS-CAN
  • TBC module
  • CARRY OUT the network test.