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Pinpoint Test AJ: DTC U0184 Or DTC U0184:00

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  1. AJ1 CHECK FOR LOST COMMUNICATION DTCs 
    • Ignition ON.
    • Clear continuous DTCs from all modules.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Wait at least 10 seconds.
    • Retrieve all continuous DTCs from all modules.
    • Is DTC U0184 or DTC U0184:00 set in any audio system module? 
    • Yes  : GO to  AJ2.
    • No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The DTC may have been set due to an intermittent fault in the network wiring.
  2. AJ2 CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE OUT-OF-RANGE DTCs 
    • Carry out the self-test for the following modules:
      • ACM 
      • Audio DSP  module (if equipped)
      • APIM  (if equipped)
      • FCIM 
      • FDIM 
      • GPSM 
    • Is DTC B1317, B1318, U3003:16, or U3003:17 recorded in any module? 
  3. AJ3 CHECK FOR DTC U0184 OR DTC U0184:00 SET IN MULTIPLE MODULES 
    • Review the recorded results from the self-test.
    • Is DTC U0184 or DTC U0184:00 set in more than one audio system module? 
    • Yes  : GO to  AJ4.
    • No  : If there is an observable symptom, REFER to the appropriate SYMPTOM TABLE .

      If there is no observable symptom, CHECK the MS-CAN  wiring between the ACM  and the module in question for an intermittent fault.

  4. AJ4 CHECK FOR CORRECT ACM OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the ACM  connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the ACM  connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new ACM  . REFER to AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) - FUSION, MILAN  or AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) - MKZ . CLEAR all continuous DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR all continuous DTCs. REPEAT the self-test for the module(s) that set DTC U0184 or DTC U0184:00.
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