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Circuit Description

The powertrain interface module (PIM) receives information from the powertrain control module (PCM) on the Class II serial data circuit. This information contains the current fuel level and the status of this information. If the current fuel level and the status is not contained in this information, DTC B0576 Fuel Level Indicator Range/Performance will be set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition is ON.
    • The ignition voltage is between 5 and 17 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

PIM has not received fuel level sender information.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The Check Powertrain malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not be activated.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A Last Test Failed (current DTC) clears, after the ignition has been cycled and the PIM receives valid fuel level information.
    • The PCM receives the clear code command from the scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

The following DTCs may also cause this DTC to set: This DTC will set if the PCM has been programmed with an incorrect calibration.

For an intermittent, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. This test confirms that the Powertrain OBD System Check has been performed.

  2. If DTCs U1000 or U1001 are set, these PIM DTCs should be diagnosed first.

  3. This DTC will be set if the PCM does not provide fuel level information. This would only occur if the PCM was programmed with an incorrect calibration.

  4. This test confirms if the DTC is current.

DTC B0576 - FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR RANGE/PERFORMANCE

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics

1

Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

2

Are powertrain interface module (PIM) DTCs U1000 or U1001 set?

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Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Data Link Communications in Data Link Communications

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Clear the PIM DTCs.
  2. Turn the ignition ON, then turn the engine OFF for at least 10 seconds.

Does Tech 2 indicate that this DTC reset?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console

4

  1. Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM). Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) in Programming.
  2. Using the Tech 2, clear the PIM DTCs.
  3. Turn the ignition ON, then turn the engine OFF for at least 10 seconds.

Does Tech 2 indicate that this DTC reset?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Replace the PIM. Refer to Powertrain Interface Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 6

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6

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK