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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Data Link Communication Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step  2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

2

  1. Connect the scan tool to another vehicle of the same model year in order to ensure proper operation of the scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to RUN.
  3. Attempt to establish communication with the vehicle.

Does the scan tool communicate with the vehicle?

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Go to Step  3

3

The scan tool may be malfunctioning. Refer to the scan tool instruction manual in order to ensure that the scan tool is functioning.

Does the scan tool operate properly?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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4

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Connect the scan tool to the original vehicle.
  3. Verify that the scan tool connections are clean and tight.

Is the terminal contact between the DLC and the scan tool OK?

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Go to Step  6

Go to Step  5

5

Repair the terminal contact at the DLC.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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6

Turn the ignition switch to RUN with the engine OFF.

Does the scan tool turn ON?

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Go to Step  12

Go to Step  7

7

Measure the voltage between DLC terminal 16 and ground.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

10-15 V

Go to Step  9

Go to Step  8

8

Repair the open or the short to ground in CKT 1740 (ORN).

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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9

Measure voltage from the DLC terminal 16 to terminal 5.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

10-15 V

Go to Step  11

Go to Step  10

10

Repair the open in CKT 51 (BLK/WHT).

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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11

  1. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM).
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the body control module (PZM).

Does the scan tool communicate with the vehicle?

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Go to Step  13

12

Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming in Engine Controls.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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13

  1. Disconnect the electronic brake/traction control module (EBTCM).
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the PZM.

Does the scan tool communicate with the vehicle?

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Go to Step  16

14

Inspect CKT 1807 (PPL) between the EBTCM C2 terminal 10 and the PCM C1 terminal 58 for a short to ground or battery positive voltage (B+).

Did you find a short?

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Go to Step  54

Go to Step  15

15

Replace the EBTCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement in Antilock Brake System.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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16

  1. Disconnect the radio.
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the PZM.

Does the scan tool communicate with the vehicle?

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Go to Step  18

17

Replace the radio. Refer to one of the flowing:

    •  Radio Replacement
         in Entertainment.
    •  Radio Replacement
         in Entertainment.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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18

  1. Disconnect the instrument cluster.
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the PZM.

Does the scan tool communicate with the vehicle?

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Go to Step  19

Go to Step  20

19

Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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20

Is the vehicle equipped w/D55?

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Go to Step  24

21

  1. Disconnect the climate control panel (CCP).
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the PZM.

Does the scan tool communicate with the vehicle?

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Go to Step  24

22

Inspect CKT 1807 (PPL) for a short to ground or battery positive voltage (B+) between the instrument cluster C3 terminal D1 and the CCP terminal A8.

Did you find a short in the circuit?

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Go to Step  54

Go to Step  23

23

Replace the CCP. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC System-Automatic.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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24

Is the vehicle equipped w/A45?

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Go to Step  28

25

  1. Disconnect the memory mirror module (MMM).
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the PZM.

Does the scan tool communicate with the vehicle?

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Go to Step  26

Go to Step  28

26

Inspect CKT 1807 (PPL) for a short to ground or battery positive voltage (B+) between the MMM C1 terminal E16 and the instrument cluster C3 terminal D1 (w/o D55) and the CCP (w/D55).

Did you find a short in the circuit?

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Go to Step  54

Go to Step  27

27

Replace the MMM.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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28

  1. Disconnect the heater and A/C programmer.
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the PZM.

Does the scan tool communicate with the vehicle?

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Go to Step  29

Go to Step  30

29

Inspect CKT 1807 (PPL) for a short to ground or battery positive voltage (B+) between the heater and A/C programmer C2 terminal D2 and the following component:

    • The MMM C1 terminal F16 (w/A45)
    • The CCP terminal B8 (w/D55 and w/o A45)
    • The instrument cluster C3 terminal D1 (w/o A45 and w/o D55)

Did you find a short in the circuit?

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Go to Step  54

Go to Step  55

30

Is the vehicle equipped with the cellular telephone module?

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Go to Step  33

31

  1. Disconnect the cellular telephone module.
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the PZM.

Does the scan tool communicate with the vehicle?

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Go to Step  32

Go to Step  33

32

Replace the cellular telephone module. Refer to one of the flowing:

    •  Cellular Telephone Replacement in Cellular Communication.
    •  Cellular Telephone Replacement in Cellular Communication.
    •  Cellular Telephone Replacement in Cellular Communication.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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33

Is the vehicle equipped w/A45?

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Go to Step  36

34

  1. Disconnect the memory seat module (MSM).
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the PZM.

Does the scan tool communicate with the vehicle?

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Go to Step  36

35

Inspect CKT 1807 (PPL) for a short to ground or battery positive voltage (B+) between the MSM C1 terminal 26 and the radio terminal E6.

Did you find a short in the circuit?

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Go to Step  54

Go to Step  56

36

  1. Disconnect the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the PZM.

Does the scan tool communicate with the vehicle?

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Go to Step  37

Go to Step  39

37

Inspect CKT 1807 (PPL) for a short to ground or battery positive voltage (B+) between the SDM terminal 17 and the following component:

    • The MSM C1 terminal 25 (w/o A45)
    • The radio terminal E6 (w/l A45)

Did you find a short in the circuit?

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Go to Step  54

Go to Step  38

38

Replace the SDM. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement in SIR.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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39

Is the vehicle equipped w/F45?

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Go to Step  42

40

  1. Disconnect the continuously variable road sensing suspension (CVRSS) module.
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the PZM.

Does the scan tool communicate with the vehicle?

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Go to Step  41

Go to Step  42

41

Replace the CVRSS module. Refer to Electronic Suspension Control Module Replacement in Road Sensing Suspension-RSS.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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42

Is the vehicle equipped w/UQ4 or UQ6?

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Go to Step  43

Go to Step  47

43

  1. Disconnect the following component:
  2. • The radio amplifier (DeVille)
    • The radio interface module (RIM) (Eldorado)
  3. Attempt to establish communication with the PZM.

Does the scan tool communicate with the vehicle?

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Go to Step  47

44

Is the vehicle equipped w/F45?

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Go to Step  47

45

Inspect CKT 1807 (PPL) for a short to ground or battery positive voltage between the CVRSS module C1 terminal D5 and the following component:

    • The radio amplifier C1 terminal B2 (DeVille)
    • The RIM C1 terminal B2 (Eldorado)

Did you find a short in the circuit?

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Go to Step  54

Go to Step  46

46

Replace the following component:

    • The radio amplifier (Deville). Refer to Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement in Entertainment.
    • The RIM (Eldorado). Refer to Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement
         in Entertainment.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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47

  1. Disconnect the remote function actuator (RFA).
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the PZM.

Does the scan tool communicate with the vehicle?

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Go to Step  48

Go to Step  51

48

Is the vehicle equipped w/F45, UQ4 or UQ6?

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Go to Step  49

Go to Step  50

49

Inspect CKT 1807 (PPL) for a short to ground or battery positive voltage (B+) between the RFA module terminal 2 and the following component:

    • The CVRSS module C1 terminal D5 (w/F45 and w/o UQ4 or UQ6)
    • The RIM C1 terminal B3 (Eldorado)
    • The radio amplifier C1 terminal B3 (DeVille)

Did you find a short in the circuit?

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Go to Step  54

Go to Step  50

50

Replace the RFA module. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement in Keyless Entry.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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51

  1. Reconnect the instrument cluster.
  2. Disconnect the PZM.
  3. Attempt to establish communication with the instrument cluster.

Does the scan tool communicate with the vehicle?

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Go to Step  52

Go to Step  54

52

Inspect CKT 1807 (PPL) for a short to ground or battery positive voltage (B+) between the PZM C1 terminal A2 and the RFA module terminal 3.

Did you find a short in the circuit?

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Go to Step  54

Go to Step  53

53

Replace the PZM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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54

Repair the open, short to ground, or battery positive voltage (B+) in CKT 1807 (PPL).

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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55

Replace the heater and the A/C programmer. Refer to Programmer Replacement in HVAC System-Automatic.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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56

Replace the MSM. Refer to Memory Seat Control Module Replacement in Seats.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications

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