Pinpoint Test I : Load Shed Message Displays In Message Center

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I1 PERFORM INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
- Perform Inspection and Verification .
Was an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern found?

Yes CORRECT the cause as necessary.

No GO to I2

I2 VERIFY THE CUSTOMER CONCERN

Verify the customer concern by operating the charging system.

Did the customer indicate battery saver message only appeared in the centerstack with the engine running?

Yes	Without SYNC, REFER to: Information and Entertainment System . With SYNC, Without touchscreen, REFER to: Information and Entertainment System . With touchscreen, REFER to: Information and Entertainment System . With Olufsen Audio System, REFER to: Information and Entertainment System .

GO to I3

I3 VERIFY THE NETWORK
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the Network Test.
Did the APIM, BCM, and PCM pass the Network Test?

Yes GO to I4

No REFER to: Communications Network .

I4 PERFORM PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) SELF TEST
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the PCM self-test.
Were any battery or charging system related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) retrieved?

Yes REFER to DTC Chart: PCM .

No GO to I5

I5 RETRIEVE ALL CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (CM DTCS)

Ignition ON.

Using a diagnostic scan tool, retrieve all Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CM DTCs).

Were any battery or charging system related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) retrieved?

Yes

For BCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) refer to DTC Chart: BCM . For APIM or ACM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), Refer to the appropriate Information and Entertainment Systems article for the procedure. For other battery or charging system related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), REFER to: Diagnostic Trouble Code Charts .

GO to I6

I6 CHECK BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) BAT_ST_CHRG PID (PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION)
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, view the BCM Parameter Identifications (PIDs).
- Monitor the BCM BAT_ST_CHRG PID.
Does the PID indicate 50% or more?

Yes GO to I8

No GO to I7

I7 RELEARN BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE

NOTE: The battery state of charge is too low and needs to be relearned. Refer to the DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION for more information on battery state of charge.

Remove all accessories from the lighter, all power outlets and DC/AC inverter (if equipped).

NOTE: The key should not be left in the vehicle but should be left in a secure location away from the vehicle such as a lock box.

Allow vehicle to sit undisturbed for at least 6 hours.

Ignition ON.

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

Monitor the BCM BAT_ST_CHRG PID.

Does the PID indicate 50% or more?

Yes	The concern may have been caused by too low of a battery state of charge. REVIEW Energy Management operation with customer and return vehicle to customer.

GO to I8

I8 VERIFY INLINE CONNECTOR
- Inspect inline connector C146 for secure connection.
- Disconnect Inline connector C146.
- Inspect for:
  - corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
  - damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
  - pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
Were any concerns present?

Yes CORRECT the cause as necessary.

No GO to I9

I9 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect and inspect all BCM connectors.

Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary

Reconnect the BCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.

Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes	CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the TSB instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, Refer to BCM GUIDED ROUTINE .

No	The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.