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Pinpoint Test AE : The Stability-Traction Control Indicator (Sliding Car Icon) Is Never Or Always On

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  1. Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

    See Stability-Traction Control Indicator (Sliding Car Icon). REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - System Operation and Component Description .

    If the stability-traction control indicator request is missing or invalid for less than 5 seconds, the IPC defaults the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) to the last indication state (on or off), based upon the last message received.

    If the IPC does not receive the stability-traction control indicator request for 5 seconds or longer, the IPC defaults the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) on.

    Possible Sources 

    • Communication concern
    • Stability-traction control system concern
    • IPC

  2. AE1 PERFORM THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) SELF-TEST

    • Ignition ON.

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the IPC self-test.

    Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded? 

    Yes  REFER to DTC Chart: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) 
    No  GO to  AE3
  3. AE2 CHECK THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, check the ABS module Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).

    Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded? 

    Yes  REFER to: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . or REFER to: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control .
    No  GO to  AE3
  4. AE3 CHECK THE GWM (GATEWAY MODULE A) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, check the GWM Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).

    Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded? 

    Yes 
    No  GO to  AE4
  5. AE4 PERFORM THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) INDICATOR LAMP CONTROL ACTIVE COMMAND USING A DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, view the IPC Parameter Identifications (PIDs).

    • Select the IPC stability-traction control indicator (TC/IVD/RSCLMP) PID.

    • Command the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) on and off while observing the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon).

    Does the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) illuminate when commanded on and turn off when commanded off? 

    Yes  If the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) is never on, the system is operating correctly. If the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) is always on, INSTALL a new ABS module. REFER to: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module .
    No  INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) .