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Reminder Systems (MICU and Gauge Control Module) Input Test (2020 2021 2022 2023)

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MICU 

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

2. Disconnect under-dash fuse/relay box connectors.

UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX CONNECTOR D (44P) (female terminals):  UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX CONNECTOR E (36P) (female terminals): UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX CONNECTOR F (18P) (female terminals): UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX CONNECTOR M (12P) (female terminals): UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX CONNECTOR N (20P) (female terminals): UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX CONNECTOR P (24P) (female terminals):

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3. Inspect the connectors and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

4. Reconnect the connectors to the under-dash fuse/relay box, and do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
M9 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage. An open or high resistance in the wire
F2 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage. An open or high resistance in the wire
E32 BRN Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage. An open or high resistance in the wire
D14 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G601)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
D42 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G601)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
P1 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G401)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
D35 LT BLU Driver's door open Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door switch
  • Faulty driver's door switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door closed Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty driver's door switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
D37 BLU Front passenger's door open Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty front passenger's door switch
  • Faulty front passenger's door switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Front passenger's door closed Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty front passenger's door switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
D34 PNK Left rear door open Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty left rear door switch
  • Faulty left rear door switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Left rear door closed Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty left rear door switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
D28 GRN Right rear door open Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty right rear door switch
  • Faulty right rear door switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Right rear door closed Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty right rear door switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
P19 PNK In-bed trunk lid open Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty in-bed trunk lid latch switch
  • Poor ground (G701) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
In-bed trunk lid closed Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty in-bed trunk lid latch switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
P22 LT BLU Disconnect keyless access/TPMS control unit connector A (32P) Check for continuity between terminal P22 and keyless access/TPMS control unit connector A (32P) terminal No. 2: There should be continuity. An open or high resistance in the wire
N18*N1 PNK*BRN Combination light switch OFF Measure the voltage between terminals N18 and N1: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch in any position other than OFF Measure the voltage between terminals N18 and N1: There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
N20*N1 WHT*BRN Combination light switch (PARKING position) ON Measure the voltage between terminals N20 and N1: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch OFF Measure the voltage between terminals N20 and N1: There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
N19*N1 BRN*BRN Combination light switch (headlight) ON Measure the voltage between terminals N19 and N1: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch OFF Measure the voltage between terminals N19 and N1: There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire

Gauge Control Module 

5. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

6. Disconnect the gauge control module 32P connector.

GAUGE CONTROL MODULE 32P CONNECTOR (female terminals) 

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7. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

8. Reconnect the connector, and do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
1 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage. An open or high resistance in the wire
17 GRN Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage. An open or high resistance in the wire
4 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G401)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
32 BRN In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G401)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire

9. If multiple failures are found on more than one control unit, replace the under-dash fuse/relay box (includes the MICU). If input failures are related to a particular control unit, replace the gauge control module .