Diagnostic Test
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- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition on and off several times, leaving the ignition on for at least 20 seconds during each ignition cycle.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Monitor the scan tool for at least two minutes.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK FOR OTHER DTCS
- Refer to the recorded DTCs.
Are there any Voltage Stability Module (VSM) DTCs active or pending?
Yes
- Perform the applicable diagnostic procedure(s). Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
No
- Go To 3
- Refer to the recorded DTCs.
- CHECK FOR ANY ADD ON COMPONENTS TO THE VEHICLE
- Inspect the vehicle for any aftermarket equipment (I.E. Radio's, Amps, etc.) that may be drawing excessive current from the VSM.
Is there evidence of any aftermarket components on the vehicle?
Yes
- Remove the aftermarket components that are connected to the VSM circuit and recheck to see if the DTC is active. If DTC is still active, replace the VSM and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the appropriate Voltage Stability Module (VSM) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Inspect the vehicle for any aftermarket equipment (I.E. Radio's, Amps, etc.) that may be drawing excessive current from the VSM.