Diagnostic Test

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CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
3. Wait 30 seconds.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: U0161-00-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH COMPASS MODULE?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE (F924) FUSED RUN RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 1: Checking Fused Run Relay Output Circuit For An Open
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Compass Module harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (F924) Fused Run Relay Output circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Repair the open or short to ground in the (F924) Fused Run Relay Output circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE (Z926) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 2: Checking Ground Circuit For An Open
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z926) Ground circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Repair the open in the (Z926) Ground circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE (D402) BCM LIN 2 BUS CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 3: Checking BCM LIN 2 BUS Circuit For An Open
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1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Measure the voltage between ground and the (D402) BCM LIN 2 BUS circuit.
  Is the voltage above 5.0 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Compass Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, COMPASS, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Repair the open in the (D402) BCM LIN 2 Bus circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .