2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Electrical
Central junction box (CJB) Fuse 31 (5A)
Damaged wiring harness
Loose or corroded connections
Anti-lock brake control module without traction control (optional)
Anti-lock brake control module with traction control (optional)
Generic electronic module (GEM)
Restraint control module (RCM)
Powertrain control module (PCM)
Instrument cluster
3. If the concern remains after the inspection, connect diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from diagnostic tool menu. If diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
check that the program card is correctly installed.
check that the correct version of the program card is installed.
check the connections to the vehicle.
check the ignition switch position.
If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, go to Pinpoint Test H.
4. Go to Pinpoint Test PC.
System Precheck
PINPOINT TEST PC: DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS NETWORK TEST
Test Step
Result / Action to Take
PC1 DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS NETWORK TEST
Yes
Test PASSED. RETURN to the Symptom Chart of the section for the module in question.
No
If no response from the diagnostic tool, GO to Pinpoint Test H .
If CKT70=ALL ECUS NO RESP / NOT EQUIP, GO to Pinpoint Test F .
If CKT914 or CKT915=ALL ECUS NO RESP / NOT EQUIP, GO to Pinpoint Test G .
If CKT70, CKT914, or CKT915=SOME ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, REFER to Symptom Chart.
If the module in question is NO RESPONSE ON CKT914 (BUS+), or NO RESPONSE ON CKT915 (BUS-), REFER to Symptom Chart.
If the module in question is NO RESPONSE/NOT EQUIPPED, REFER to Symptom Chart.
Run the Data Link Diagnostics Network Test.
Is SYSTEM PASSED obtained?
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
The module does not respond to the diagnostic tool - anti-lock brake control module
Wire or connection in SCP communication network (with traction control).
Wire or connection in ISO 9141 communication network (without traction control).
Anti-lock brake control module without traction control (optional).
Anti-lock brake control module with traction control (optional).
GO to Pinpoint Test A .
The module does not respond to the diagnostic tool - generic electronic module (GEM)
Wire or connection in ISO 9141 communication network.
GEM.
GO to Pinpoint Test B
The module does not respond to the diagnostic tool - restraint control module (RCM)
Wire or connection in ISO 9141 communication network.
RCM.
GO to Pinpoint Test C .
The module does not respond to the diagnostic tool - instrument cluster
Wire or connection in SCP communication network
Instrument cluster.
GO to Pinpoint Test D .
The module does not respond to the diagnostic tool - powertrain control module (PCM)
Wire or connection in SCP communication network.
PCM.
GO to Pinpoint Test E
No module/network communication - ISO 9141 network
Wire or connection in ISO 9141 communication network.
ISO 9141 networked modules.
GO to Pinpoint Test F .
No module/network communication - SCP network
Wire or connection in SCP communication network.
SCP networked modules
GO to Pinpoint Test G .
No module/network communication - no power to the diagnostic tool
CJB Fuse 31 (5A).
DLC pins.
Scan tool.
Circuitry.
GO to Pinpoint Test H .
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