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Pinpoint Test Bf: The Hill Start Assist Warning Message Is Always Displayed

  1. Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

    See Hill Start Assist Warning Message. REFER to: Message Center - System Operation and Component Description .

    If the hill start assist status message is missing for less than 5 seconds, the IPC defaults the hill start assist warning message to the last indication state, based upon the last message received.

    If the hill start assist status message is missing for 5 seconds or longer, the IPC defaults the hill start assist warning message off.

    Possible Sources 

    • Hill start assist feature concern
    • ABS concern
    • GWM concern
    • IPC

  2. BF1 CHECK THE MESSAGE CENTER OPERATION

    • Ignition ON.

    • Close all doors, the hood and luggage compartment lid.

    • Clear all message center warnings by pressing the OK button for each warning present.

    • Monitor the door ajar RTT.

    • Open the driver door.

    • Clear the message center popup warning.

    • Monitor the door ajar RTT.

    Is the door ajar RTT off with the door closed, and on with the door open? 

    Yes  GO to  BF2
    No  INSTALL a new IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) .
  3. BF2 PERFORM THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) SELF-TEST

    • 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  BF3
  4. BF3 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  REFER to: Communications Network
    No  DIAGNOSE the hill start assist feature. REFER to: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control