Pinpoint Test Ar: DTC U0164 Or DTC U0164:00
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- AR1 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 U0164 or DTC U0164:00 set in any audio system module?
- Yes: GO to AR2 .
- No: The system is operating correctly at this time. The DTC may have been set due to an intermittent fault in the network wiring.
- AR2 CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE OUT-OF-RANGE DTCs
- Carry out the self-test for the following modules:
- ACM
- FCIM
- FDIM
- HVAC module
- Are any low or high voltage DTCs set in any module?
- Yes:
For an audio system module, REFER to DTC CHARTS .
For the HVAC module, REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
- No: GO to AR3 .
- Carry out the self-test for the following modules:
- AR3 CHECK FOR DTC U0164 OR DTC U0164:00 SET IN MULTIPLE MODULES
- Review the recorded results from the self-test.
- Is DTC U0164 or DTC U0164:00 set in more than one audio system module?
- Yes: GO to AR4 .
- No: If there is an observable symptom, GO to SYMPTOM CHART - GENERAL AUDIO SYSTEM to diagnose the observed symptom. If there is no observable symptom, CHECK the MS-CAN wiring between the HVAC module and the module in question for an intermittent fault.
- AR4 CHECK FOR CORRECT HVAC MODULE OPERATION
- Disconnect all the HVAC module connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the HVAC module connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes: INSTALL a new HVAC module. REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL . 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 U0164 or DTC U0164:00.