Pinpoint Test H : U0252
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- H1 VERIFY THE CUSTOMER CONCERN
- Ignition ON.
- Verify there is an observable symptom present.
Is an observable symptom present?
Yes GO to H2 No The system is operating normally at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition. - H2 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform a network test.
Did the TRM pass the network test?
Yes GO to H3 No REFER to: Communications Network . - H3 PERFORM TRM (TRAILER MODULE) SELF-TEST
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform a TRM self-test.
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
Yes REFER to: Trailer Lamps . No GO to H4 - H4 CHECK THE GWM (GATEWAY MODULE A) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, retrieve the GWM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
Yes REFER to: Communications Network . No GO to H5 - H5 PERFORM THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) SELF-TEST
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the PCM self-test.
Is DTC P0562 or P0563 recorded?
Yes REFER to DTC Chart: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) . No GO to H6 - H6 RECHECK THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)NOTE: If new modules were installed prior to the DTC being set, the module configuration may be incorrectly set during the PMI, or the PMI may not have been carried out.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
- Wait 10 seconds.
- Repeat the PCM self-test.
Is DTC U0252 still present?
Yes GO to H7 No The system is operating correctly at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition. - H7 CHECK FOR DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) U0252 SET IN OTHER MODULES
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear all Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
- Ignition OFF.
- Ignition ON.
- Wait 10 seconds.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, retrieve all Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs) from all modules.
Is DTC U0252 set in any other module?
Yes GO to H8 No GO to H9 - H8 CHECK FOR CORRECT TRM (TRAILER MODULE) OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect and inspect the TRM connector(s).
- 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 TRM connector(s). 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 TSB instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, Install a new TRM. REFER to: Trailer Module (TRM) . 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. - H9 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect and inspect the PCM connector(s).
- 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 PCM connector(s). 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 TSB instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, Refer to PCM Guided Routine Testing . 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.