Inspection And Verification
CAUTION:
Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT
acceptable. Substitution of control modules does not guarantee confirmation of a fault, and may also cause additional faults in the vehicle being tested and/or the donor vehicle
- Verify the customer concern
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of damage and system integrity
- With the ignition on, check the operation of the audio output from the instrument cluster integrated speakers by operating the turn signal indicators (left and right) and verifying that audible feedback (a ticking sound) is presentVISUAL INSPECTION
MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL - Fluid level(s)
- Accessory installations
- Check for stuck/jammed
- switches and buttons
- Visibly damaged or worn components
- Loose or missing fasteners
- Fuse(s)
- Damage to wiring loom, incorrect location of wiring, wiring stretched or taught
- Loose or corroded electrical connector(s)
- Instrument cluster
- Central junction box
- Rear junction box
- Driver door module
- Passenger door module
- Engine control module
- Transmission control module
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step
- If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the symptom chart