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Inspection and Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

    Visual Inspection Chart 

    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Accessory drive belt
    • Brake fluid level
    • Door adjustment
    • Engine oil level
    • Engine coolant level
    • Fuel tank
    • Fuel level
    • Fuel evaporative system
    • Tire pressure
    • Tire size
    • Washer fluid level
    • Smart Junction Box (SJB) fuse(s):
      • 26 (10A)
      • 29 (5A)
    • Wiring, terminals or connectors
    • Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
  3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
  4. NOTE: Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.

    If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).

  5. NOTE: The Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) LED prove-out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM  .

    If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM  :

    • Check the VCM  connection to the vehicle.
    • Check the scan tool connection to the VCM  .
    • Refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK , No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no power to the scan tool.
  6. If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
    • Verify the ignition is ON.
    • Verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
    • Refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to diagnose no response from the PCM.
  7. Carry out the network test.
    • If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
    • If the network test passes, retrieve and record the continuous memory DTCs.
  8. NOTE: The ignition must be OFF to carry out the RFA  module self-test.)

    Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the IPC  , SJB  , PCM, ABS module, RFA  module and Restraints Control Module (RCM).

  9. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to DTC CHARTS . For all other DTCs, refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart in MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
  10. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to SYMPTOM CHART - INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) , GO to SYMPTOM CHART - INFORMATION AND MESSAGE CENTER , or GO to SYMPTOM CHART - WARNING CHIMES .

Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Dealer Test Mode 

To enter the IPC  self-diagnostic mode for vehicles without Intelligent Access (IA), begin with the ignition key in the OFF position. Press and hold the message center RESET button. Turn the key to the RUN position and hold the RESET button until the display indicates ENGINEERING TEST MODE, usually within 3 to 5 seconds. Press the RESET button once to advance through each stage of the self-test. To exit the IPC  self-test mode, turn the ignition to the OFF position.

To enter the IPC  self-diagnostic mode for vehicles with IA  , begin with the ignition in the OFF mode. Press and hold the message center RESET button. Press and hold the START button for 2 seconds to enter the ignition RUN mode and hold the RESET button until the display indicates ENGINEERING TEST MODE, usually within 3 to 5 seconds. Press the RESET button once to advance through each stage of the self-test. To exit the IPC  self-test mode, place the ignition in the OFF mode.

NOTE: If the message center detects a non-resettable fault condition that it is reporting out on such as door ajar, the dealer test mode session cannot be entered until the fault condition has been corrected and the message removed. If the dealer test mode session is interrupted by the fault condition display (such as door ajar), the session can be resumed by pressing the RESET button.
NOTE: Some of the displays listed in the table below use xxx's to represent a numeric or alpha-numeric value. The value may display the same amount of characters represented by the xxx's or there may be more/less depending on the type of display. For example: VEHICLE SPEED xxxx.x MPH may display VEHICLE SPEED 25 MPH. Note that there were 4 x's in the display description but only 2 digits in the actual display.
DIGITS ACTUAL DISPLAY CHART

First Line Display Second Line Display Description
ENGINEERING TEST MODE Initial entry display into the self-test mode.
GAUGE TEST Carries out the gauge sweep of all gauges, then displays the present gauge values. Also carries out the checksum test on Read-Only Memory (ROM).
All VF segments illuminated - Carries out the prove-out of all dot matrix pixels in all characters.
TELLTALE TEST Illuminates all the microprocessor-controlled lamps and LEDs.
PART NUMBER xxxx-xx Return to normal operation of all microprocessor-controlled lamps/LEDs and displays the alpha-numeric prefix and suffix of the IPC  part number.
ROM  LEVEL $xxxx Displays the hexadecimal ROM  level and type.
SW RELEASE xx/xx/xx Displays the software release date in mm/dd/yy format stored in Non-Volatile Memory (NVM).
ROM  CHECKSUM $xxxxxxxx Shows the ROM  checksum data.
$xxxxxxxx PASS = passed.
$xxxxxxxx FAIL = failed.
$- CALC = calculating the checksum.
MANUFACTURE DATE $xxxx Displays hexadecimal coding of the final manufacturing test date.
MANUF CONFIG BYTE 1 $xx Displays hexadecimal coding of vehicle options NVM for line 1 of As-Built data for ABS/traction control/interactive vehicle dynamics, oil life threshold, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Belt-Minder®.
B&A CONFIG BYTE 2 $xx Displays hexadecimal coding of vehicle options NVM for line 2 of As-Built data for rear parking aid, front parking aid, power liftgate, key-in-ignition warning, default language, auto lock and auto-unlock.
B&A CONFIG BYTE 3 $xx Displays hexadecimal coding of vehicle options NVM for line 3 of As-Built data for autolamp, Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT), compass, fuel cap off, easy entry, overspeed warning, gulf coast countries speed bias and welcome strategy.
B&A CONFIG BYTE 4 $xx Displays hexadecimal coding of vehicle options NVM for line 4 of As-Built data for engine type, tank configuration and tank selection.
B&A CONFIG BYTE 5 $xx Displays hexadecimal coding of vehicle options NVM for line 5 of As-Built data for 2-wheel drive/4X4/All-Wheel Drive (AWD).
CONTINUOUS DTC $xxxxxx Displays DTCs in 16-bit hexadecimal format. DTCs displayed are those detected in continuous operation not during self-test.
If no DTCs are present, the DTC: None is displayed.
KEY IN x Displays the messaged key-in-ignition status received from the Smart Junction Box (SJB) over the Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN).
KEY IN I = key is in the ignition.
KEY IN O= key is out of the ignition.
KEY IN - = key-in-ignition status not received.
IGN STATUS xxx Displays the ignition switch position based upon the ignition status message received from the SJB  over the MS-CAN  according to the following list.
  • UNKNOWN
  • OFF
  • ACCESSORY
  • RUN
  • START
  • INVALID
  • - (not received)
VEHICLE SPEED xxx.x MPH Displays the English speed value being inputs in tenths of mph to the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC), the speedometer indicates the present filtered speed.
If the High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) message is missing, the second line displays -.- MPH.
If the HS-CAN  message is invalid, the second line displays INV MPH.
If the vehicle speed input is an unknown value, UNKNOWN MPH is displayed.
VEHICLE SPEED xxx.x km/h Displays the metric speed value being inputs in tenths of km/h to the IPC  , the speedometer indicates the present filtered speed.
If the HS-CAN  message is missing, the second line displays -.- km/h.
If the HS-CAN  message is invalid, the second line displays INVALID km/h.
If the vehicle speed input is an unknown value, UNKNOWN km/h is displayed.
TACHOMETER VALUE xxxx RPM Displays the tachometer value being input in RPM to the IPC  . The tachometer indicates the present filtered RPM.
If the HS-CAN  message is missing, the second line displays -.- RPM.
If the HS-CAN  message is invalid, the second line displays INV RPM.
If the engine speed input is an unknown value, UNKNOWN RPM is displayed.
FUEL 1 LEVEL xxx INSTANT Displays the present primary (fuel pump module) unfiltered fuel level.
000-009 = short circuit.
010-254 = normal range.
255 = open.
INV = invalid input.
FUEL 2 LEVEL xxx INSTANT Displays the present secondary (fuel level sensor) unfiltered fuel level.
000-009 = short circuit.
010-254 = normal range.
255 = open.
INV = invalid input.
FUEL 1 LEVEL % STATUS xxx Display present filtered primary (fuel pump module) input for fuel level percent status.
000-254 = normal range.
0255= open or short circuit detected.
INV = invalid input.
FUEL 2 LEVEL % STAUS xxx Display present filtered secondary (fuel level sensor) input for fuel level percent status.
000-254 = normal range.
0255= open or short circuit detected.
INV = invalid input.
INSTANT DTE xxx MILES Displays the calculated (unfiltered) Distance To Empty (DTE) in miles.
NOTE: This display may differ from the DTE  displayed in the INFO menu of the message center due to the use of the unfiltered DTE  calculation.

- = invalid input.
FUEL 1 ON/OF/SZ xxx xxx xxx Displays the key on, key off, and zero speed samples for the fuel pump module.
If the input is invalid, the message center displays- - -.
FUEL 2 ON/OF/SZ xxx xxx xxx Displays the key on, key off, and zero speed samples for the secondary fuel level input (fuel level sensor).
If the input is invalid, the message center displays - - -.
F1 #S ON/OFF/SZ xxx xxx xxx Displays the number of valid samples used for key on, key off, and zero speed samples for the primary fuel level input (fuel pump module).
F2 #S ON/OFF/SZ xxx xxx xxx Displays the number of valid samples used for key on, key off, and zero speed samples for the secondary fuel level input (fuel level sensor).
COOLANT TEMP xxx C Displays the last temperature gauge input value from the PCM over the HS-CAN  in degrees C, temperature gauge indicates the present filtered temperature.
If the temperature message is missing, the second line displays - C.
If the temperature message is invalid, the second line displays INV C.
ODOMETER xxx COUNTS Displays the unfiltered odometer rolling count input received over the HS-CAN  from the PCM, in decimal.
If the odometer rolling count data is missing, the second line displays - COUNTS.
If the odometer rolling count data is invalid, the second line displays INV counts.
COMPASS TX=$xx CLUSTER RX=$xx Display data received from the compass module and transmitted by the IPC  to the compass module.
If there is a communication concern with the compass module, the message center displays $-.
If the compass is configured off, the message center displays, COMPASS CONFIGURED OFF.
BATTERY xxx.x VOLTS Displays the present battery reading in volts at the IPC  input pin.
DIMMING CMD xxx Displays the dimming command message in percentage from the SJB  over the MS-CAN  .
If the dimming command message is missing, the second line displays -.
If the dimming command message is invalid, the second line displays INV.
DIMVAL $xx LITVAL $xx Displays the dimming and lighting values from the SJB  over MS-CAN  .
0-21 = normal range with 0 indicating off.
22-253 = out of range.
254 = unknown value.
255 = invalid value.
If the dimming and lighting value messages are missing, the line displays -.
If the dimming and lighting value messages are invalid, the line displays INV.
If the dimming value is OK and the lighting value is unknown, DIMVAL xxx LITVAL UN is displayed.
If the dimming value is invalid and the lighting value is unknown, DIMVAL INV LITVAL UN is displayed.
PRNDL $xx - Displays the messaged PRNDL status received from the PCM over the HS-CAN  for the ePRNDL.
If the status is invalid or missing, the message center displays $-.
MC SWITCH xxx A/D CNTS Displays current message center switch input analog/digital counts in decimal (0-255).
DOOR AJAR x - Display the door ajar status received from the SJB  over the MS-CAN  .
C = all doors are closed.
O = any door is open.
If the input is missing, the message center displays a dash (-).
TRUNK AJAR x - Display the trunk ajar status received from the SJB  over the MS-CAN  .
C = the luggage compartment lid is closed.
O = the luggage compartment lid is open.
If the input is missing, the message center displays a dash (-).
SEATBELT x - Display the safety belt status received from the Restraints Control Module (RCM) over the HS-CAN  .
The message center displays F when the safety belt is fastened.
The message center displays U when the safety belt is unfastened.
The message center displays - when the safety belt status message is missing.
LOW WASHER x - Display the hardwired low washer fluid status received from the washer fluid level switch.
The message center displays H or L depending upon the state of the low washer fluid switch.
OIL PRESSURE x - Display the hardwired engine oil pressure status received from the engine oil pressure switch.
The message center displays H or L depending upon the state of the engine oil pressure switch.
LAST CHIME SOUNDED xxxxxx Displays the last chime that sounded.
STBELT = safety belt, AIRBAG = air bag secondary, KEYIN = key in ignition, TRNSIG = turn signal reminder, DOOR = door ajar, HDLMPS = headlamps on, MSGCTR = message center warning tone, PRKBRK = park brake warning, BLTMDR = beltminder, ACCLO = adaptive cruise low priority, ACCHI = adaptive cruise high priority and MEMORY = memory feedback.
If the input is unknown, the message center displays -.
DIGITAL PORT 0-9, A, B, C, E or F $xx Displays 8 bit hexadecimal value of the digital port readings.
ANALOG PORT 0-9 $xx Displays 10 bit hexadecimal value of the analog port readings.
GAUGE TEST Repeats the test display cycle.
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