U142A-Implausible PRNDL Signal Received: Diagnostic-Test
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VERIFY ACTIVE OR STORED DTC
- With the scan tool check for CAN BUS communication DTCs
Are there any CAN BUS COMMUNICATION DTCS present?
Yes
NOTE:Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
- Check CAN Bus Communication lines for possible open or short. Repair the Wiring harness in accordance to the Service Information. Refer to DTC TROUBLESHOOTING Recheck the Scan tool, If DTC U142A IMPLAUSIBLE PRNDL SIGNAL RECEIVED is active or any CAN BUS DTCS are active. Refer to DTC Based Diagnostics and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Check that the transmitting ECU (powertrain control module or transmission controller) is communicating. Refer to RESTRAINT SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST . With the Scan Tool recheck for communication from the specific module or modules. If communication is Inactive. Refer to DTC TROUBLESHOOTING .