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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
  • 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.
    • If the scan tool responds with no communication to any module on the CAN  , REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
    • If the scan tool communicates with the modules on the CAN  , INSTALL a new BCM  . REFER to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) illumination is inoperative
  • High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN)
  • IPC 
  • The HVAC  module illumination is inoperative (without 4.2-inch [107mm] or 8-inch [203mm] display)
  • Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN)
  • HVAC module
  • The Audio Front Control Module (ACM) illumination is inoperative (base AM/FM radio)
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ACM 
  • The Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) illumination is inoperative/does not dim
  • Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) (without 4.2-inch [107mm] display or 8-inch [203mm] touch screen)
  • Infotainment Controller Area Network (I-CAN) (with 4.2-inch [107mm] display or 8-inch [203mm] touch screen)
  • 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 the appropriate article for the procedure.
  • The Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) illumination is inoperative/does not dim (non-touchscreen)
  • MS-CAN 
  • FDIM 
  • The FDIM  illumination is inoperative/does not dim (with 8-inch [203mm] touchscreen)
  • APIM 
  • FDIM 
  • The FCDIM  illumination is inoperative/does not dim (with 4.2-inch [107mm] display)
  • Infotainment Controller Area Network (I-CAN)
  • FCDIM 
  • The hazard switch/PAD  indicator illumination is inoperative/does not dim (with 4.2-inch [107mm] and 8-inch [203mm] display only)
  • FCIM 
  • INSTALL a new FCIM  . Refer to the appropriate article for the procedure. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The hazard switch/PAD  indicator/traction control switch illumination is inoperative/does not dim (without 4.2-inch [107mm] or 8-inch [203mm] display)
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Illuminated switch
  • Stability/traction control switch illumination is inoperative/does not dim (with 4.2-inch [107mm] or 8 -inch [203mm] display)
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Illuminated switch
  • The Trailer Brake Control (TBC) module illumination is inoperative
  • HS-CAN 
  • TBC  module