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The scan tooldisplaysActiveor
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GeneratorRegulator .
VarIes t
I percenage.
The scan t00|d'Ispays
Setpoint —
. . The scan tooldisplaysActiveor Inactive.This
HazardLampssw'tCh _ InactIve parameterdisplaysthehazardlampsswitchstatus.
. . . scan tooldisplayspercentage.
The . . This parameter
HazardLampsSWItch
. — VarIes displayshazardSWItchbacklightlevelPWMcommand
BackhghtCommand status.
. _ . The scan tooldisplaysActiveor Inactive.This
HeadlampsOn SW'tCh Inactive parameterdisplaystheheadlamponswitchstatus.
~ The scan tooldisplaysActiveor Inactive.This
HeadlampsFlash Switch — Inactive parameterdisplaystheheadlampsflashtopass switch
status,
. . _ . The scan tooldisplaysActiveor Inactive.This
H'ghBeamSelect SWltCh Inactlve parameterdisplaysthehighbeamswitchstatus.
. _ . The scan tooldisplaysActiveor Inactive.This
H'ghBeamCommand Inactlve parameterdisplaysthehighbeamcommandstatus.
This parameterdisplaytheremotestartdiagnostic
HoodAjarSwitch — Inactive statushistoryorthelastremotestartdiagnosticstatus
history.
This parameterdisplaytheremotestartdiagnostic
HoodAjarSwitchSignal 1 — Inactive statushistoryorthelastremotestartdiagnosticstatus
history.
.. The scan tooldisplaysCLOSED, AJAR, orOPENED.
HOOdPosmon _ CLOSED This parameterdisplaysthehoodposition.
HornRelayCommand — Inactive The scan tooldisplaysActiveor Inactive.
HornSwitch —— Inactive The scan tooldisplaysActiveor Inactive.
.
Varies This parameterdisplaysthestateoftheidleboostIeveI
as counts.
IdleBoostLevel2—3Counter —
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RightFrontTurnSignal/ _ I . . .
Inactive.
HazardLampCommand InactIve The scan tooldIsplaysActiveor
RightRearTurnSignal/ _ . . . .
Inactive.
HazardLampCommand Inactive The scan tooldisplaysActiveor
RightRearWindowMain . . . .
Control DownSwitch —— Inactive The scan tooldisplaysActiveor InactIve.
RightRearWindowMain . . . .
ControlExpressSwitch — Inactive The scan tooldIsplaysActiveor Inactive.
RightRearWindowMain . . . .
ControIUp Switch — Inactive The scan tooldisplaysActiveor inactive.
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Window
TrunkLid/Liftgate I I I
I or InaotIve.
UnlatchCommand — Inactlve Thescan tooldIsplaysActive
WindshieldWiper High . . . .
Speed RelayCommand —— InactIve The scantooldisplaysActiveor Inactive.
WindshieldWiperHigh _ . I I I
Inactive.
Speed Switch InactIve Thescantool displaysActiveor
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Indicatesthemethodusedtodeterminecurrent
.. I . Method
PosmonCalibration __ . location.(0)GPS, (1)WheelSpeedDeadReckoning
VarIes only,(2)CombinedWheelSpeedandGPS, (3)Gyro
only,(4)CombinedGyroandGPS, (5)No Fix
Month — MM This displaysthecurrentmonth.
Day — DD This displaysthecurrentdayofthemonth.
Year — YY This displaysthecurrentyear.
Hour _ HH This displaystheGPS currenthour(24hourformat
—GMT).
Minute — MM This displaystheGPS currentminute.
Second — SS This displaystheGPS currentsecond.
. ‘ The scan tooldisplaysYes or No.Yes is displayedif
GPS Signal — Varies thereis a GPS signalreceivedby thetelematics
communicationinterfacecontrolmodule.
Signal StrengthData
CurrentTransceiver _ Varies The scan tooldisplaysa 2—5digitvalue.This is the
Identifier . transceiveridentificationnumber.
. ’ The scan tooldisplays0—127.This is thetelematics
GSM SignalStrength — Varies communicationinterfacecontrolmodulesignal
strength.
I II This is thesignaltypereceivedby thetelematics
SIgnaIType _ D'g'tal communicationinterfacecontrolmodule.
Bluetooth Data
Bluetooth — Enabled Indicatesif theBluetoothsystemis enabledor
disabled.
. Indicatesthecurrentlinkstatus.(0)Unconnected,(1)
BluetoothLinkStatus — Varies Connected/Idle,(2)Call active,(3)3-waycalling
acfive
BluetoothLinkQuality _ Varies The scan tooldisplaysa decimalvaluebetween0
and255.
BluetoothPhoneto . .
TelematicsCommunication A t' I t' Displays'thet'bluetfeth
phontattolteleénatlcs
th t' t'
InterfaceControlModule — c weor nac Ive c?mmumcaIonIne ace con r0 mo u e au en IcaIon
AuthenticationStatus Sa ”3‘
BluetoothPhoneto
TelematicsCommunication . . Displaysthebluetoothphonetotelematics
InterfaceControlModule ‘7 Activeor InactIve communicationinterfacecontrolmodulestatus.
CommunicationStatus
BluetoothPhoneVoice . . Displaysthebluetoothphonetovoicerecognition
RecognitionStatus “— Acme or Inactive status.
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ThescantooldisplaysOK or Malfunction.
TractionControlSystem — OK Malfunctionis displayedwhenthetractioncontrol
systemis defective.
VehicleStability _ . I I or Activedependmg
The scantooldIsplaysInactIve - -
EnhancementSystemRelay Inactive onthestateofthestabilitycontrol.
Feedback
. .. Tractioncontrolswitch Active
\éfipigrliigrfgnltltéystem released The scantooldisplaysActiveor Inactivedepending
Switch Tractioncontrolswitch Inactive . onthestatusoftheTCS/ESC SWItch.
pressed
The scantooldisplaysOK or Malfunction.
VehicleStabilitySystem — OK Malfunctionis displayedwhenthevehiclestability
enhancementsystemis defective.
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I ThescantooldisplaysInactiveorActive.Activeis
LeftRearOutletSolenOId - Inactive displayedwhentheleftrearoutletsolenoidvalveis
ValveFeedback commandedON.
Thescantooldisplayskm/h(MPH)dependingon
LeftRearWheelSpeed 0 km/h(MPH) thecurrentspeedof theleftrearwheelspeed
Sensor senson
Thescantooldisplaysm/sz.This is thecurrentrate
LongitudinalAcceleration — Varies ofthevehicleaccelerationor decelerationas
reportedbythelongitudinalaccelerometersensor.
ThescantooldisplaysOK or Malfunction.
Panic BrakeAssist Status —— OK Malfunctionis displayedwhenthepanicbrakeassist
systemis defective.
I Thescan tooldisplaysInactiveorActive.Activeis
PumpMotorRelayFeedback — InactIve displayedwhenthepumpmotoris commandedON.
. . . ThescantooldisplaysInactiveorActive.Activeis
SolenOId
521?:gelgghaagkn — Inactive displayedwhentheisolationsolenoidvalveis
commandedON.
I I I ThescantooldisplaysInactiveorActive.Activeis
Primaryane SolenOId — Inactive displayedwhentheprimesolenoidvalveis
ValveFeedback commandedON.
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Fuel Pump Flow Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters (cont'd)
Parameter System State Expected Value Description
Fuel PressureSensor — 4.90—5.01Volts ThisdisplaysVolts.This is the
fuelpressuresensorvoltage
.. . . This displaysVolts.This is the
Ignition1 Signal ‘— Varies currentignition1 signal.
This displaysa numericvalue.
LT Fuel PumpTrim — Varies This is thelongterm(LT)fuel
pumptrim.
Thisdisplaysa numericvalue.
ST Fuel PumpTrim —— Varies This is theshortterm(ST)fuel
4 pumptrim.
Active Grille Air Shutter Scan Tool Data Parameters (If Equipped)
Parameter I System State I Expected Value I Description
OperatingConditions: lgnitionON/EngineIdlingat NormalOperatingTemperature/Vehicleis in Parkor Neutral
ActiveGrilleAirShutter - Thisdisplays%.This is the
I. — Varies - - ~
commandedactivegrilleair
PosmonCommand shutterposition.
. . . This displays%.This is the
égts'I/t‘ieognue
A'r Shutter — Varies actualactivegrilleairshutter
position.
Thescan tooldisplaysOn or
Cold TemperatureMode — On/Off Off.This is thecurrentstateof
theCold TemperatureMode.
Thescan tooldisplays°C (°
AmbientAir Temperature — Varies F).This is thecurrentambient
airtemperature.
Active Grille Air Shutter Scan Tool Output Controls (If Equipped)
Output Control Description
This outputcontrolis usedto performtheActiveGrilleAir ShutterActuatortest.Itis usedto cycle the
ActiveGrilleA'r Shutter
Actuator activegrilleair shutteropenandclosed.The testresultwilldisplaypass orfailbasedontheabilityof
the louversto cycleopenandclosed.
Exhaust Flow Control Valve Scan Tool Data Parameters (If Equipped)
Parameter I System State I Expected Value I Description
OperatingConditions: IgnitionON/EngineIdlingat NormalOperatingTemperature/ Vehicleis in Parkor Neutral
ExhaustFlowControlValve ExhaustFlowValve
Command _ Open/Closed CommandedState
Eérnfirltisatnfjlow
ControlValve __ % ExhaustFlowValve
Commanded Duty
Cycle (O%-100%)
ExhaustFlowControlValve . . ExhaustFlowValveControl
PerformanceMode — Active/lnactive Status
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Exhaust Flow Control Valve Scan Tool Data Parameters (If Equipped) (cont'd)
Parameter System State Expected Value Description
ExhaustFlowControlValve Active/Inactive ExhaustFlowValveControl
RumbleMode Status
ExhaustFlowControlValve — Active/lnactive EQELSJSt
FlowValveControl
Exhaust Flow Control Valve Scan Tool Output Controls (If Equipped)
Output Control Description
ExhaustFlowControl
ValveCommand This outputcontrolis usedto cycletheexhaustflowcontrolvalveopenandclosed.
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters
Expected
Parameter System State Value Description
OperatingConditions: lgnitionON
Engine Disengaged
running,A/
C Off The scan tooldisplaysEngagedor Disengaged
A/C CompressorClutchStatus Engine dependingonthestateoftheA/C compressor.
running,A/ Engaged
C On
A/C EvaporatorTemperature _ —zt((:‘t1%:gg°c
The scan tooldisplays°C (°F).This is thecurrent
Sensor 176°F) temperatureattheA/C evaporatortemperaturesensor.
. t . The scantooldisplayskPa. This is thecurrentpressure
A/C HighSide PressureSensor — Varies of theA/C refrigerant.
BatteryVoltage — 11—14
V The scan tooldisplaysV.‘Thisis thecurrentbattery
voltage.
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(cont'd)
Expected
Parameter System State Value Description
IgnitionVoltage 1144 V IgleazzantooldisplaysV. This is thecurrentignition
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls
OutputControl Description
A/C Switch This controlfunctionsimulatesthestateoftheA/C switch.
WhenOn is selected,theHVAC controlmodulecommandstheair recirculationdoorfrom
Air RecirculationModeSwitch outsideairto recirculation.WhenOffis selected,theHVAC controlmodulecommandsthe
air recirculationdoorfromrecirculationtooutsideair.
IlluminateAll Indicators This controlfunctionwillilluminateall indicatorson theHVAC controlmodule.
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Key StatusLast lgnition InvalidNalid The SDM checkstosee if theprimarykeydatareceivedis valid.
' . . Thescan tooldisplaysa HexvalueindicatingtheSDM received
ReceivedPrimaryKey HexValue primarykeydata.
RolloverSensor EnableStatus Disabled/Enabled The scantooldisplaysiftherolloversensoris enabledto
theSDM.
Learn/Unlearn The scantooldisplaysLearnedor NotLearned.Learnedis
RolloverSensor LearnStatus displayedifthe rolloversensorhas beenlearnedbytheSDM.
The SDM eitheracceptsthesecuritycodeor itdoesnot.The
SecurityCode Accepted Yes/No scantooldisplaysYes ifthesecuritycodehas beenacceptedby
theSDM.
SecurityCode Lockout Yes/No Thescan tooldisplaysYes IftheSDM has beenlockedout
becauseof thesecuritycode notbeingaccepted.
SecurityCode LockoutActive RandomValue The SDM uses a timerbeforethesecuritycodeis lockedin
Timer theSDM.
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Operating Conditions: ON
Ignition
The scantool displaysVolts.This is thecurrentbatteryvoltage
BatteryVoltage 12—14V signal. - - - ~
The scantool displaysActive or Inactive.This is thestateofthe
Key InIgnitionStatus Active/lnactive keyin ignitionswitch.
The scantool displaysVolts.This is thecurrentdriver
CenterSwitch
DriverInformation Varies informationcenterswitchinputvoltage.
The scantool displayseitherInactive,Up, Down,or Menu.This
CenterSwitch
DriverInformation Inactive Isthestateof thedriverinformationcenterswitch.
The scantool displaysActive or Inactive.This is thestateofthe
Reset Switch Active/lnactive resetswitch.
AmbientAir Temperature 15°C The scantool displaysoutsidetemperaturein°C.
WasherFluid LevelSwitch Open The scantool displayseitherOpen,Closed, or NotAvailable.
The scantool displaysActive or Inactivedependingon thestate
OdometerLockStatus Active/lnactive oftheodometer.
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Transmission Control Module Scan Only the parameters listed below are used/referenced
in this manual for diagnosis. lfa scan tool displays
Tool Information (6T30I6T40/ other parameters, those values are not recommended
6T45/6T50) by General Motors for use in diagnosis.
The Transmission Control Module Scan Tool Data List Ifall values are within the expected range described
contains all transmission related parameters that are below, refer to Symptoms —Automatic Transmission on
available on the scan tool. The list is arranged in page 17-157 for diagnosis.
alphabetical order.A given parameter may appear in The scan tool values from a properly functioning
any one of the data lists, and in some cases may transmission may be used for comparison with the
appear morethan once, or in more than one data list in transmission you are diagnosing. The values below
order to group certain related parameters together. represent a typical display recorded from a properly
The values below represent a typical display recorded functioning system.
from a properly functioning system.
Note: Do not use a scan tool that displays faulty data.
Report the condition to the scan tool manufacturer. The
use of a faulty scan tool can result in misdiagnosis and
the unnecessary replacement of components.
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Diagnostic Information and efficiency when you diagnose and repair vehicles.
Although each of the Strategy Based Diagnosis boxes
Procedures is numbered, you are not required to complete every
box in order to successfully diagnose a customer
concern. The first step of your diagnostic process
Strategy Based Diagnosis should always be Understand and Verify the
Customer's Concern. The final step of your diagnostic
The goal of Strategy Based Diagnosis is to provide process should be Repair and verify the Fix. Refer to
guidance when you create a plan of action for each the following chart for the correct Strategy Based
specific diagnostic situation. Following a similar plan for Diagnosis.
each diagnostic situation, you will achieve maximum
0 CheckIdenticalVehicle
. CustomerMisunderstanding of 1 UnderstandandVerifytheCustomer15 Concern ‘-
System—Explainoperationto
customeror referto ownersor Ye I
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2 servicemanual <—° . t. D d
0 CustomerDissatisfied—Submit VehlcleOperamgas eSIgne
a FieldProductReport
No
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3 PreliminaryChecks—VisualandOperational
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4 PerformDiagnosticSystemCheck—Vehicle
Identifywhatcategoryofdiagnosticto perform
5 CheckforrelatedBulletins,Recallsand
PreliminaryInformation
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6.1 I , 6.2 I 6.3 I 6.4I
CurrentDTC Symptom—No No Published Intermittent/
DTC Diagnostics HistoryDTC
7
7 IsolatetheRootCause 8_ Re—Examine
> Then N ' theConcern -
RepairandVerifyFix 0
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1. Understand and Verify the Customer's Concern: 2. Vehicle Operating as Designed: This condition
The first part of this step is to obtain as much exists when the vehicle is found to operate
information as possible from the customer. Are normally. The condition described by the customer
there aftermarket accessories on the vehicle? may be normal. Compare with another like vehicle
When does the condition occur? Where does the that is operating normally under the same
condition occur? How long does the condition last? conditions described by the customer. Explain your
How often does the condition occur? In order to findings and the operation of the system to the
verify the concern, the technician should be customer. Ifthe customer Is dissatisfied submit a
familiar with the normal operation of the system Field Product Report.
and refer to the owner or service manual for any
information needed.
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3. Preliminary Checks: Conduct a thorough visual The following approaches/tools may prove to
inspection. Review the service history. Detect be beneficial in locating and repairing an
unusual sounds or odors. Gather diagnostic intermittentcondition or history DTC.
trouble code (DTC) information in order to achieve ‘ Combining technicians knowledge with the
an effective repair. available service information.
4. Perform Published Diagnostic System Check- - Evaluate the symptoms and conditions
Vehicle: The Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle described by the customer on the Customer
on page 6—66verifies the proper operation of the Concern Verification Sheets on page 1-10.
system. This will lead the technician in an
organized approach to diagnostics and identify ~Follow the suggestions on Testing for
what category of diagnostic to perform. IntermittentConditions and Poor
Connections on page 11-531.
5. Check for related Bulletins, Recalls and
Preliminary Information(PI). - Use the available scan tool, digital
multi—meter, or J—42598—B vehicle data
6. Diagnostic categories: recorder with data capturing capabilities.
6.1. Current DTC: Follow the designated DTC 7. Isolate the Root Cause then Repair and Verify Fix:
diagnostic in order to make an effective repair. After isolating the root cause, make the repairs and
Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - validate for the correct operation by performing the
Vehicle on page 6-69. Diagnostic Repair Verification on page 6—92.
6.2. Symptom —No DTC: Select the appropriate Verifying that the DTC or symptom has been
symptom diagnostic. Follow the diagnostic corrected may involve road testing the vehicle.
steps or suggestions in order to complete the 8. Re-examine the Concern: lfa technician cannot
repair. Refer to Symptoms - Vehicle on successfully find or isolate the concern, a
page 6-90. re-evaluation is necessary. Re-verify the concern.
6.3. No Published Diagnostics: Analyze the The concern could be an intermittentor normal
Concern. Develop a plan for the diagnostics. condition.
The service manual schematics will help you
to see system power, ground, input, and Diagnostic Procedure Instructions.
output circuits. You can also identify splices
and other areas where multiple circuits are The following is an overview of instructions for all 16
tied together.Look at component locations to categories which may be included in a diagnostic
see if components, connectors or harnesses procedure.
may be exposed to extreme temperature,
moisture, or corrosives (road salt, battery acid, Diagnostic Instructions
oil or other fluids). Utilize the wiring diagrams, A link to the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle on
system description and operation, and system page 6-66 is provided here. This procedure should be
Circuit description. performed prior to performing other diagnostic
6.4. Intermittent/HistoryDTC: An intermittent procedures, as this prevents misdiagnosis where there
condition is one that does not occur are integrated system dependencies.
continuously, may be difficult to duplicate, and A link to the Strategy Based Diagnosis on page 6-58 is
will only occur when certain conditions are provided here. This provides an overview on how a
met. Generally, an intermittentis caused by technician should diagnose a vehicle.
faulty electrical connections and wiring, A link to the Diagnostic Procedure Instructions on
malfunctioning components, electromagnetic/ page 6—59is provided here. This information is an
radio frequency interference, driving overview of instructions for all 16 categories which may
conditions, or aftermarket equipment. be included in a diagnostic procedure.
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DTC Descriptor in the table for all circuit fault modes. This information
can be used to diagnose an electrical fault, or as a
Describes what DTCs are diagnosed in this procedure. quick visual aid showing how the different symptoms
The DTC number, with Symptom Description when and DTCs apply for the subsystem being diagnosed.
applicable, and descriptor are written out.
Even though all the DTCs and symptoms are shown in
Diagnostic Fault Information this table it does not mean they will all be diagnosed in
the same procedure.
The diagnostic Fault Informationtable identifies each
circuit that makes up an electrical subsystem and the An example table from an engine coolant temperature
associated circuit faults. DTCs and symptoms are listed (ECT) procedure:
Open/High Signal
Circuit Short to Ground Resistance Short to Voltage Performance
ECT SensorSignal P0117 P0118 P0118 P0125,P0128
ECT LowReference — P0118 P0118 P0125,P0128
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CircuitlSystem Verification is a non—intrusiveprocedure CircuitlSystem Testing is a step by step, positive—flow,
outlining how to verify that a system or a portion of a testing sequence which allows the technician to
system is functioning correctly. During the verification perform each test step, in sequence, until a fault is
process, the vehicle is kept Intactand tested as a detected. Ifthe result of a numbered test step is
complete system. This verification is used to assist the achieved, the normal flow is to proceed to the next
technician in determining whether a condition is current numbered test step (Indicated by the down pass arrow).
or intermittent.When a condition is determined to be Ifthe result of a numbered test step is NOT achieved,
intermittent,a technician can use the link in Electrical the right repair arrow bullet below the failed test will
InformationReference: Testing for Intermittent identify what actions need to take place.
Conditions and Poor Connections on page 11~531for Intrusive diagnostics are performed to locate the
additional testing information. system fault. System harness connections are
The technician should be able to identify if the fault is disconnected from the module or component to test
occurring on the Inputcircuit —signal or on the output individual circuit functions. The module or component
circuit —control when applicable. The technician will will be used to assist in verifying the circuit function.
need to decide from the verification results if the system When a test does not pass, the repair steps (right
is working correctly or if further diagnosis needs to be arrow) will indicate what circuit faults to test for
performed in either Circuit/System Testing and/or example, short to voltage, short to ground or openlhigh
Component Testing. resistance.
To assist the technician in identifying a common part a When testing for individual circuitfaults, the technician
component code is used. These codes are not is expected to include terminal inspections such as
translated so they will always be the same even though connection surfaces and terminal tension at both the
the part name may have slight variance. The harness and componentlmodule. Additionally, a
component codes will always be the same once technician can use the links in Electrical Information
assigned to a unique part name and will be found on Reference: Testing for IntermittentConditions and Poor
the schematics and in the diagnostic procedure Connections on page 11-531or Circuit Testing on
categories CircuitlSystem Verification, CircuitlSystem page 11-526for additional information.
Testing, and Component Testing categories. The control modules and components will also be
Component Codes diagnosed during these test steps. A retest of a control
module or component should always be performed
The component codes used on the schematics will before replacement. For example, re-connect all
have the base code with an extension to identify components and modules and retest the system to
location or quantity.For example the ABS wheel speed verify the condition still exists before replacing modules
sensors are identified on the schematic with a base or components.
code (BS) and a location extension (LF, RF, LR, and
RR) as seen below: Component Testing
' BSLF Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS)—LeftFront The diagnostic format does not force a technician to
v BSRF Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS)-Right Front any of the 3 diagnostic categories (CircuitlSystem
- B5LR Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS)—LeftRear Verification, CircuitlSystem Testing and Component
Testing). However, beginning with the CircuitlSystem
- B5RR Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS)-Right Rear Verification category aids in determining if a vehicle
BS is the base code for the wheel speed sensor and the condition is current. Some diagnostic categories may
LF, RF, LR, and RR indicate the on vehicle location. state that another category must be performed first
The diagnostic procedures will use the base code (B5) when there are testing dependencies.
for a wheel speed sensor but may or may not use the Component Testing can offer static and/or dynamic
extension identifying location (LF, RF, LR, and RR). component tests. These tests can be used to verify if a
Example: IgnitionOFF, disconnect the harness component is operating correctly to avoid unnecessary
connector at the appropriate B5 wheel speed sensor. replacement.
This is done so the diagnostic procedure can be Testing modules in this category will not be offered. In
common for all four wheel speed sensors and not have most cases, the module is used to verify the harness
to take Intoaccount part location or quantity. circuits in the CircuitlSystem Testing category and a
Where the diagnostic states “the appropriate” it is up to retest of the module should always be performed
the technician to identify which component is being before replacement.
diagnosed by the symptom stated on the RO (drivers
door lock is inoperative) or by the DTC descriptor (DTC Repair Instructions
C0585 04: Left Rear Actuator Circuit Open). Repair Instructions provides a link to Diagnostic Repair
Verification on page 6—92.This link describes how to
CircuitlSystem Testing
verify the vehicle is repaired.
The diagnostic format does not force a technician to All links to Repair or Replacement procedures are
any of the 3 diagnostic categories (CircuitlSystem located here.
Verification, CircuitlSystem Testing and Component
Testing). However, beginning with the CircuitlSystem Repair Verification
Verification category aids in determining if a vehicle
condition is current. Some diagnostic categories may Repair Verification describes how to verify the vehicle is
state that another category must be performed first repaired when additional instructions are needed
when there are testing dependencies. beyond what is in Diagnostic Repair Verification.
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Diagnostic System Check There are some assumptions made when General
Motors prepares service information.They include the
Instructions following areas which are presumed to function as
The following is an overview of instructions for the designed:
general information and 13 step System Verification - The 12-volt battery is fully charged. General
included in the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Motors assumes the majorityof vehicles brought
procedure. in for repair will be able to start and be driven into
the service stall. Ifthe vehicle has a dead battery,
Diagnostic Instructions it is slow cranking or for any other reason the
A link to Strategy Based Diagnosis on page 6-58 is technician feels the customer concern may be
provided as an overview on how a technician should battery related, a link is provided to Battery
diagnose a vehicle. Inspection/Test on page 9—702.This procedure will
A link to the Diagnostic System Check Instructions is guide the technician through inspecting and
provided. This provides an overview of instructions and verifying the battery functions properly.
examples for the general information and 13 step - Fuses should not be open. General Motors does
System Verification included in the Diagnostic System not call out in diagnostic procedures to verify a
Check - Vehicle procedure. The examples in this fuse. The technician is expected to find an open
document are intended to give the technician a general fuse when the diagnostic test step states to check
idea of what the test step is referring to. They are not for an open circuit condition. Therefore a link has
intended to list every possible condition or situation. been provided to Power Distribution Schematics
Diagnostic Systems Check steps are listed by priority to on page 11-128 and Electrical Center
guide the technician to the appropriate diagnostic Identification Views on page 11-240for
procedure to correct the customer concern. There are technicians to reference power sources and fuse
many ways to determine the priority of diagnosing a locations if they feel there may be loss of power
vehicle concern. Some faults can cause customer due to an open fuse condition.
perceived symptoms in areas unrelated to the fault. - Ground circuits are clean, tight, and in the correct
Using an example from the System Check, after location. General Motors assumes thatthe original
reading DTCs, the technician is asked to verify there ground circuits have not been compromised. The
are no Electronic Control Unit Internal Performance technician is expected to find a poor ground
Faults present. Itis Importantthat any internal connection when the diagnostic test step states to
performance issues are addressed prior to continuing test the ground circuit for an openlhigh resistance.
through the System Check. There is no benefit Therefore a link has been provided to Ground
addressing other DTCs that could be set due to an Distribution Schematics on page 11—152and
internal fault to a control module. Ifthe fault is present, Harness Routing Views on page 11—79 for
performing the diagnostic procedure for that fault will technicians to reference ground locations and
likely correct the customer perceived concern and which ground circuits may be related to the
possibly eliminate other DTCs that may be set. customer concern.
Not all steps of the Diagnostic System Check have to - A||connections/connectors are fully seated.
be performed. The Diagnostic System Check tries to General Motors assumes that all connections are
prioritize the test steps with the highest priorityfaults properly installed. The technician is expected to
first. The technician is then lead to another document to find an open or poor connection when the
do the actual diagnosis or repair. The strategy is to diagnostic test step asks to test the circuit for an
repair higher level faults that may be the cause of other openlhigh resistance. Therefore a link has been
system or component level symptoms. Additionally, the provided to Component Connector End Views on
Diagnostic System Check can only be used for a single page 11-269for technicians to reference which
fault at a time. Ifadditional faults are present, the connections may be related to the customer
technician must performthe diagnostic system check concern.
for each concern until all customer concerns are - There are no aftermarket devices that affect the
corrected. operation of the system. General Motors can only
Once a repair has been completed, General Motors author diagnostic and repair informationfor
diagnostic strategy is to always have the technician vehicle systems and components that are original
verify that the customer concern has been corrected. equipment or genuine GM Accessories.
This is to prevent comebacks and to ensure customer Aftermarket equipment can negatively affect
satisfaction with their dealership experience. Therefore original equipment operation and lead a
a link has been provided to Diagnostic Repair technician’s diagnosis of a concern in the wrong
Verification on page 6-92 procedure for the technician direction. Therefore a link has been provided to
to verify the customer concern has been corrected. Checking Aftermarket Accessories on
page 11—525that guides a technician through the
possible causes of vehicle problems related to
aftermarket accessories.
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- The scan tool powers up. General Motors - Manual window or door lock diagnosis
assumes that power is available at the Data Link - Vehicle vibration diagnosis
Connector and the scan tool will power on.
Therefore a link has been provided to Scan Tool - Exhaust noiseor leak diagnosis
Does Not Power Up on page 11—52if the . VEHICLE POWER UP VERIFICATION—The
technician finds that the scan tool does not technician is asked in this step to turn the ignition
power on. key ON and verify that the vehicle powers up. The
technician should look for clues that multiple
Diagnostic System Check vehicle systems are receiving vehicle powermode
1. VERIFY CUSTOMER CONCERN~This step is to messages, such as the cluster waking up, the radio
obtain as much information as possible from the powers on, the HVAC blower is operational,
customer. Are there aftermarket accessories on windshield wipers turn on, etc, with the key ON.
the vehicle? When does the condition occur? This would be a rare condition as both the
Where does the condition occur? How long does powermode master and back—uppowermode
the condition last? How often does the condition master would have to be inoperable, however,
occur? Review the service history of the vehicle for if the vehicle does not power up, a link to Power
previous repairs that could help diagnose the Mode Mismatch on page 11-515is provided.
current concern. . CONTROL MODULE COMMUNICATION and DTC
Now that the technician understands the customer CHECK—The technician is asked in this step to
concern, they should validate the concern on the record the following three pieces of data on the
vehicle. Inorder to verify the concern, the Repair Order; any control module that the scan tool
technician should be familiar with the normal determined is not communicating, any DTC and
operation of the system and refer to the owner or symptom byte set current or history, and the control
service manual for any information needed. module that has set the DTC.
Inspect the visible system components for obvious This is considered a setup step for the rest of the
damage or conditions that could cause the Diagnostic System Check. The technician is not
concern. Conduct a thorough visual inspection. expected to do anything other than record the
Detect unusual sounds or odors. three pieces of data provided by the scan tool on
The condition described by the customer may be the Repair Order. This provides the information
normal. Ifthe technician finds the vehicle to needed to complete the rest of the diagnostic
operate normally,compare with another like system check.
vehicle that is operating normally, under the same To complete this step, the technician is asked to
conditions described by the customer. Ifthis is the utilize the scan tool Vehicle DTC Information
case, explain your findings and the operation of the function. This function will query every possible
system to the customer. Ifthe customer is control module on the vehicle requesting all DTCs.
dissatisfied, submit a Field Product Report. During the DTC query, the scan tool will try to
2. BULLETIN SEARCH—By searching for related establish communication with each control module.
bulletins, recall/field actions and preliminary Ifthe scan tool can communicate with the control
information documents, a procedure for a known module during the DTC request, it will display
field issue may resolve the customer concern with PRESENT and provide the number of DTCs set in
little or no diagnosis necessary saving the the control module. Ifthe scan tool cannot
technician diagnostic time. communicate with a control module, it will only
display NOT COMMUNICATING. Since the scan
3. MECHANICAL CONCERNS—This step is tool cannot determine if a given control module
designed to take the technician directly to a list of should be present or not, the technician is asked in
symptom diagnostic procedures. The technician is a future step to verify that the vehicle was not built
asked to verify the symptoms exhibited by the with control modules listed as NOT
system are mechanical in nature and not related to COMMUNICATING.
an electrical system, see some examples below.
Ifthe technician feels the concern could be related Ifthe scan tool cannot establish communications
to an electrical system, they should continue with ALL of the vehicles control modules, a link to
through the Diagnostic System Check to verify the Data Link References on page 11-66 is provided.
electrical functionality of vehicle. Ifthe technician A faulty control module or fault with the serial data
feels the concern is exclusively related to a circuit can cause no communication with all of the
mechanical system, a link to Symptoms —Vehicle control modules on the vehicle. Ifany control
on page 6-90 is provided to select the appropriate module communicates on the serial data circuit,
symptom diagnostic procedure for the customer continue through the Diagnostic System check, as
concern. a future step will address any specific non
communicating or group of non communicating
Examples: control modules.
- Brake noise or diagnosing irregular pad wear
- Water leak diagnosis
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Once the scan tool has completed the routine, the 8. COMMUNICATION and POWERMODE FAULTS-
technician should review each control module that This step is asking the technician to look for
has set a DTC and document them on the Repair communication DTCs or DTCs related to control
Order. When reviewing the DTCs, the technician modules powering up based on power mode,
should take notice if any DTCs are powertrain communication enable or wake-up circuits. See in
related, and if so, navigate in the scan tool to the the below table some examples ofthe DTCs the
Powertrain area and utilize the Capture Info technician should diagnose prior to continuing
function. This will upload any Freeze Frame/ through the Diagnostic System Check. The
Failure Records stored in the control module to the technician should review the list of DTCs recorded
scan tool in case the data is lost from the control in step 4 and verify that none of these type of DTCs
module. As an example, if the technician are present. Ifso, the technician is referred to the
commands a Clear DTCs function on a powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle on
controller, all diagnostic information stored in the page 6-69 to select the appropriate DTC diagnostic
controller is erased. This includes Freeze Frame/ procedure.
Failure Records and Inspection/Maintenance
Examples:
System Status indicators, if required for your
region. . UO140 Lost Communication With Body Control
Module
6. CONTROL MODULE INTERNAL
PERFORMANCE FAULTS—The technician is . UO164 Lost Communication With HVAC Control
asked to review the DTCs recorded in step 5 and Module
verify there are no control module internal - U0170 Lost Communication With Passenger
performance faults set current. This type of fault Presence Detection Module
may be the cause of other symptoms or DTCs - U0402 Invalid Data Received From
displayed by the vehicle. By addressing this fault Transmission Control Module
first, the technician may find the other concerns are
resolved. The technician should always follow the - U0452 Invalid Data Received From Inflatable
diagnostic procedure for these types of faults prior Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module
to replacing any control module. Ifthe technician - U1814 Powertrain High Speed Communication
finds a control module has an internal performance Enable Circuit
fault, a link is provided to Diagnostic Trouble Code - B1428 IgnitionSwitched Power Run/Crank
(DTC) List - Vehicle on page 6—69to select the Relay Circuit
appropriate DTC diagnostic procedure. - B137B Accessory Power Module Wake Up
Examples: Circuit
- B1000 Electronic Control Unit Performance ‘ C0897 Control Module Power Moding
- B101D ECU Hardware Performance - P2536 IgnitionAccessory Switch Circuit
- C0550 Electronic Control Unit Performance 9. POWER MODE VERIFICATION—This step
0 C056D ECU Hardware Performance verifies the Power Mode Master is receiving the
- C0570 Auxiliary Electronic Control Unit proper output state of the ignition switch. The
Performance technician should use the main power mode input,
this being either the ignition key or, on vehicles
- P0606 Control Module Internal Performance equipped with Passive Entry Passive Start, the
' P0607 Control Module Performance push button switch. The test should not be
7. CONTROL MODULE COMMUNICATION performed using a key fob, if the MIL is illuminated
VERIFICATION—This step is used to ensure the the powertrain controller may disable this input.
control modules that are NOT COMMUNICATING The technician is asked to perform the test with the
were not built on the vehicle. To understand if the driver door open. This ensures the retained
vehicle was built with that option, we provide a link accessory power mode is inactive during this test
to the Data Link References on page 11-66 which could result in different scan tool readings.
document where Regular Production Options The technician is only asked to verify the current
(RPOs) are listed next to the names of optional Power Mode parameter in the power mode data
ECU’s and can be compared to those the vehicle display list. Ifthe parameter does not match the
was built with. Ifthe technician determines that a actual ignition switch position, a link is provided to
control that is NOT COMMUNICATING should be perform the Power Mode Mismatch on
present, the technician is asked to follow the page 11-515diagnostic procedure.
appropriate diagnostic procedure listed in the Data
Link References on page 11~66document.
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10. ENGINE CRANK and RUN VERIFICATION~Here Refer to the examples within each category below
the technician is asked to verify that the engine to understand the differences between these
cranks and runs. The technician should use the DTCs. If DTCs of these type are current, the
main power mode input, this being either the technician is referred to Diagnostic Trouble Code
ignition key or, on vehicles equipped WithPassive (DTC) List —Vehicle on page 6—69to choose the
Entry Passive Start, the push button switch, to correct DTC diagnostic procedure.
complete this step. The test should not be 11.1. Voltage DTCs
performed using a key fob, if the MIL is illuminated - B1325 Device Power1 Circuit
the powertrain controller may disable this input. - C0875 Device Voltage Reference Input2
The technician should know at this point whether Circuit
the engine cranks and runs without having to
actually performing this test step. One of the follow - C1001 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators
has probably already occurred and this step can be Supply Voltage Circuit
skipped: The technician drove the vehicle into the P0641 5-Volt Reference Circuit
stall or verified when checking the Crank and Run P0787 Downshift Timing Solenoid Control
parameter in step 8. Ifthe technician has not Circuit Low Voltage
already somehow verified the engine cranks in
previous steps, the technician should perform this 11.2. Programming, Setup, Configuration or
Software Performance DTCs
test step. Regardless of how this step was
performed, if the engine does not crank, a link is - B3943 Steering Column Lock has Not
provided to Engine Does Not Crank on page 6-91 Learned Column Integration Module
or if the engine cranks but does not run, a link is B101 E ECU Software Performance
provided to Engine Cranks But Does Not Run on B1019 System Configuration Error
page 6-91 for the technician to choose the correct
diagnostic procedure for the actual engine - C0558 Calibration Data Not Programmed
application being used. ° P0630 VIN Not Programmed or
Mismatched - Powertrain Control
11. REMAINING DTC REVIEW—Here the technician
is asked to review any remaining DTCs that were Module (PCM)
not addressed in previous steps. The technician is 11.3. Component related DTCs
asked first to verify there are no control module - 80013 Driver Frontal Deployment Loop
supply voltage, system voltage or 5V circuit DTCs Stage 2
present. Control modules, systems or components 0 B0163 Passenger Compartment Temp
with insufficient or zero voltage can cause one or Sensor Circuit
multiple symptoms to exist on the vehicle. Control
module voltage issues could also be the cause of C0045 Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
failures during a programming event. The Circuit
technician should correct voltage issues prior to - P0565 Cruise Control Switch Circuit
addressing any programming or configuration ~P0751 1—2Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve
DTCs. The technician should then check for any Performance
ECU programming, setup or configuration DTCs. System related DTCs
11.4.
By programming software or configuring a control
module, the technician could correct the customer - B1010 System Sensors Data Mismatch
concern unobtrusively. The remaining DTCs, which ' C0176 System Thermal Error
are usually specific system or component faults, - C0561 System Disabled Information
are diagnosed last. They can include ECU input Stored
and output circuit DTCs or individual circuit faults
that usually cause single symptoms or failure - P1564 Vehicle Acceleration Too High -
modes on the vehicle and can be fixed following Cruise Control Disabled
the proper DTC diagnostic procedure. In general, - P1625 Transmission Control Module
the technician should think about what DTCs or (TCM) System Reset
faults could be caused by another DTC or fault. 11.5. Any other remaining DTCs—The technician
A failed sensor may set a component DTC and should diagnose and correct any other DTCs
then the system may set a DTC indicating the that are left that were not from the categories
system cannot operate properly. By correcting the above.
sensor fault, the system may now operate properly
and the system level DTC wiIItransition to history.
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12. EMISSION RELATED INSPECTION/ Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
MAINTENANCE TESTING CONCERNS—Several
regions require that a vehicle pass on-board Diagnostic Instructions
diagnostic system tests and the inspection/
maintenance emission tests in order to renew . Review Strategy Based Diagnosis on page 6—58
license plates or vehicle registration. This is for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
accomplished by viewing the Inspection/ ' Diagnostic System Check Instructions on
Maintenance System Status display on a scan tool. page 6-62 provides an overview of each
Using a scan tool, the technician can observe the diagnostic step.
Inspection/Maintenance System Status in order to - Continue through the Diagnostic System Check
verify that the vehicle meets the criteria that until you are directed to follow a particular
comply with the local area requirements. diagnostic or repair procedure. Once a repair has
If inspection and maintenance checks are required been completed, perform the Diagnostic Repair
in your region, and the customer concern is related Verification on page 6-92 and verify the customer
to not passing an Inspection/Maintenance test, a concern has been corrected.
link is provided to lnspection/Maintenance System
The diagnostic procedures within this manual are
Check on page 6—91where the technician can
developed on the assumption that the following areas
choose the appropriate Inspection/Maintenance
function as designed:
System Check for the actual engine application
being used. - The 12 V battery is fully charged and cables are
clean and tight. Refer to Battery Inspection/Test
13. SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS—At this step, the
on page 9-702.
diagnostics are assuming that the only information
the technician has available to diagnose the . Fuses are not open. Refer to Power Distribution
customer concern are symptoms of a problem. Schematics on page 11-128 and Electrical Center
There are no DTCs set current or history.There Identification Views on page 11—240.
may be a Driver InformationCenter display ~ Ground circuits for the area of customer concern
message or a system indicator to aid Inidentifying are clean, tight,and in the correct location. Refer
the root cause. The technician should evaluate the to Ground Distribution Schematics on
symptoms and conditions described by the page 11-152 and Harness Routing Views on
customer and perform the symptoms diagnostics page 11—79.
for the area of customer concern. A link is provided - AIIconnections/connectors for the area of concern
to Symptoms - Vehicle on page 6-90 which are fully seated. Refer to Component Connector
contains a list of all symptoms related to this End Views on page 11-269. ’
service manual publication.
- There are no aftermarket devices that affect the
operation of the system. Refer to Checking
Diagnostic Starting Point - Vehicle AftermarketAccessories on page 11—525.
Begin the system diagnosis with Diagnostic System - The scan tool powers up. Refer to Scan Tool Does
Check - Vehicle on page 6-66. The Diagnostic System Not Power Up on page 11-52.
Check - Vehicle will provide a complete strategy to
locate and repair a mechanical or electrical vehicle Diagnostic System Check
fault. Not following this strategy may cause additional
1. VERIFY CUSTOMER CONCERN—Understand
diagnostic time andlor misdiagnosis.
and validate the customer concern. Inspect the
The Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle will provide the visible system components for obvious damage or
following strategy: conditions that may cause the concern.
- When to verify the customer concern and Identify 2. BULLETIN SEARCH—Check for related bulletins,
related bulletins, recalls and preliminary recall/field actions and preliminary information.
information 3. MECHANICAL CONCERNS~Verify the symptom
- When to identify a control module that is not is not exclusively a mechanical concern.
communicating, a control module that has set a
, DTC, and the DTC diagnostic priority =>If the symptom is exclusively a mechanical
concern
- When to address power mode concerns
Refer to Symptoms - Vehicle on page 6—90.
- When to verify the engine cranks and runs
' When to diagnose symptom related concerns U If the symptom is not a mechanical concern
Note: Do not clear any DTCs unless instructed to do
so by a diagnostic procedure. Ifany DTC is Powertrain
related, select Capture Infoto store DTC and Freeze
Frame/Failure Records to the scan tool.
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4. VEHICLE POWER UP VERIFICATION—lgnition 9. POWER MODE VERIFICATION—Drlver door
ON, verify the vehicle powers up. open, observe the scan tool Power Mode
=>If the vehicle does not power up parameter while cycling the ignition switch through
all the power modes. Verify the current Power
Refer to Power Mode Mismatch on Mode parameter matches the actual ignition switch
page 11-515. positions.
U If the vehicle powers up If the Power Mode parameter does not match
5. CONTROL MODULE COMMUNICATION and DTC the actual ignition switch positions
CHECK—Using a scan tool, perform the Vehicle Refer to Power Mode Mismatch on
DTC Informationfunction and verify at least one page 11—515.
control module communicates with the scan tool.
Record on the Repair Order the following If the Power Mode parameter matches the
information: actual ignition switch positions
- Any control module that is not communicating. 10. ENGINE CRANK and RUN VERIFICATION-
Verify that the engine cranks and runs.
. Any DTC, including symptom byte, and the
control module that has set the DTC. If the engine does not crank
=>If the scan tool does not communicate with any Refer to Engine Does Not Crank on page 6-91.
control module on the vehicle If the engine does not run
Refer to Data Link References on page 11~66. Refer to Engine Cranks But Does Not Run on
ti If the scan tool communicates with any control page 6—91.
module U If the engine cranks and runs
6. CONTROL MODULE INTERNAL . REMAINING DTC REVIEW—Verify there are no
PERFORMANCE FAULTS—Verify there are no other DTCs set.
current control module Internal Hardware
Performance DTCs set. If other DTCs are set
=>If any DTC of this type is set Diagnose them in the order listed below. Refer
to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle
Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - on page 6-69.
Vehicle on page 6-69. 11.1. Voltage DTCs
0 If no DTC of this type is set 11.2. Programming, Setup, Configuration or
7. CONTROL MODULE COMMUNICATION Software Performance DTCs
VERIFICATION—Verify the vehicle is not built with 11.3. Component related DTCs
any control module listed as not communicating
with the scan tool, refer to Data Link References on 11.4. System related DTCs
page 11-66. 11.5. Any remaining DTCs
2> If the vehicle is built with a control module that If no other DTCs are set
is not communicating . EMISSION RELATED INSPECTION/
Refer to Data Link References on page 11-66. MAINTENANCE TESTING CONCERNS—If
inspection and maintenance checks are required in
II If all control modules the vehicle is built with your region, verify the customer concern Is not
are communicating related to Inspection/maintenance testing.
8. COMMUNICATION and POWERMODE FAULTS-
If the customer concern is related to
Verify there are no current control module Power
inspectionlmaintenance testing
Mode 0r Communication DTCs set.
=>If any DTC of this type is set Refer to lnspection/Maintenance System Check
on page 6-91.
Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List -
If the customer concern is not related to
Vehicle on page 6-69.
inspection/maintenance testing
U If no DTC of this type is set 13. SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS—Diagnose any
Note: The engine may start during this test. Ensure the remaining customer concern. Refer to Symptoms -
vehicle is out of gear and the parking brake is applied. Vehicle on page 6-90.
Turn the engine OFF as soon as the crank power mode
parameter has been observed.
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Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code —lfthe control module detects a fuel trim condition
during 2 non—consecutivetrips, the stored
(DTC) Type Definitions conditions are compared with the current
conditions. The control module illuminates the
Emissions Related DTCs MIL when the following conditions occur:
Action Taken When the DTC Sets —Type A - The engine load is within 20% of the previous
- The control module illuminates the malfunction test that failed.
indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and - The engine speed is within 375 RPM of the
fails. previous test that failed.
- The control module records the operating - The engine coolant temperature is in the
conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The same range of the previous test that failed.
control module stores this information in the
Freeze Frame/Failure Records. Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC —Type A or
Type B
Action Taken When the DTC Sets —Type B - The control module turns OFF the MIL after
- The control module illuminates the MIL on the 4 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic
second consecutive ignition cycle that the runs and does not fail.
diagnostic runs and fails. - A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the
- The control module records the operating diagnostic runs and passes.
conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first - A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warmup
time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores cycles, if no malfunctions are reported by this or
this information in the Failure Records. Ifthe any other emission related diagnostic.
diagnostic reports a malfunction on the second
consecutive ignition cycle, the control module ' Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.
records the operating conditions at the time of the Non Emissions Related DTCs
malfunction. The control module writes the
operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and Action Taken When the DTC Sets —Type C
updates the Failure Records. - The control module stores the DTC information
- The following applies to misfire DTCs: into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails.
—Ifthe control module detects a low level or an - The MIL will not illuminate.
emission level misfire condition during - The control module records the operating
2 consecutive trips, the control module conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The
illuminates the MIL. control module stores this information in the
—Ifthe control module detects a high level or Failure Records.
catalyst damaging misfire, the control module - The driver information center, if equipped, may
flashes the MIL at a rate of once per second. display a message.
—Ifthe control module detects a misfire during
2 non—consecutivetrips, the stored conditions Conditions for Clearing the DTC —Type C
are compared with the current conditions. The - A current DTC Last Test Failed clears when the
control module illuminates the MIL when the diagnostic runs and passes.’
following conditions occur: . A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warmup
' The engine load is within 20% of the previous cycles, if no malfunctions are reported by this or
test that failed. any other non emission related diagnostic.
- The engine speed is within 375 RPM of the . Clear the DTC with a scan tool.
previous test that failed.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets —Type D
- The engine coolant temperature is in the
- The control module will take default actions but no
same range of the previous test that failed.
DTC will be stored in Failure Records.
0 The following applies to fuel trim DTCs:
° The MIL or SVS will not illuminate.
- Ifthe control module detects a fuel trim condition
during 2 consecutive trips, the control module Conditions for Clearing the DTC —Type D
illuminates the MIL. Clear the DTC with a scan tool.
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OF SignalErratic This subtypeis usedforfailureswherethesignalis momentarily
implausible(notlongenoughforSignalInvalid)or discontinuous.
(10—1F)Additiona|General Electrical Failures
This categoryincludestheoverflowfromcategory0.
10 Currentlynotused.
HighInput This subtypeis usedforfailureswheresomecichit quantityis
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46 . . NotProgrammed
ConfiguratIon This subtypeis usedto indicatetheneedtoenter(program)the
vehicleoptioncontent.
This sub typeis usedto indicatetheneedtoenter(program)the
47 W“ N°t Programmed vehicleidentificationnumber(VIN).
48 .
SecurityCode NotProgrammed This sub typeis usedto indicatetheneedtoenter(program)the
theft/securitycode.
This subtypeis used bytheElectronicControlUnittoIndicatea
49 RAM IncorrectProgramming RandomAccess Memory(RAM)errorremediedby
reprogramming.
This subtypeis usedbytheElectronicControlUnitto indicate
4A ProgrammingChecksumError an incorrectChecksumcalculationwherememorytypeis not
specified.
This sub typeis usedbytheElectronicControlUnittoindicate
4B CalibrationNotLearned thata password,operationalrange,etc.fora sensoror actuator
mustbe learnedbytheElectronicControlUnit.
This subtypeis usedbytheElectronicControlUnittoindicate
4C DTC MemoryFull thatmoreDTCs havebeendetectedthancan beaccommodated
by thememoryallocatedforDTC storage.
This subtypeIsusedbytheElectronicControlUnittoindicate
4D StackOverflow thatmorememoryhas beenusedin a stackthanis allocatedto
a program.
4E — Currentlynotused.
4F — Currentlynotused.
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- Symptoms —Vehicle Access on page 4264 Seats
- Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems on Symptoms - Seat Heating and Cooling on page 14-44
page 4-347
Steering
Bra kes
. Symptoms - Power Steering System on
- Symptoms - Antilock Brake System on page 5-36 page 15—11
- Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes on page 5-111 - Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column on
- Symptoms - Park Brake on page 5—182 page 15-25
Drivelinelele Suspension
Symptoms - Wheel Drive Shafts on page 7—3 - Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis on
page 16-35
Driver Information and Entertainment - Symptoms —Tire Pressure Monitoring on
. Symptoms - Cellular Communication on page 8-26 page 16-48
- Symptoms - Entertainment on page 8—26
Transmission
~ Symptoms - Displays and Gauges on page 8-89
° Symptoms - Automatic Transmission on
- Symptoms - Secondaiy and Configurable page 17-157
Customer Controls on page 8-117
' Symptoms - Clutch on page 17-401
Engine - Symptoms - Manual Transmission on page 17—445
- Symptoms - Cruise Control on page 9—17 —F13—5/F15—5/F17—5 manual transmission
' Symptoms - Engine Controls on page 9-222 - ' Symptoms - Manual Transmission on page 17-562
1.2L (L20 LDC LWD) or 1.4L (L2I L2N LDD LUH —M20/M32 manual transmission
LUJ LUV) engine ' Symptoms —Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
- Symptoms - Engine Controls on page 9-511 —1.6L Control on page 17-598
(LDE LED LFJ LGE LLU LXV) or 1.8L (2H0 LFH
LUW LWE) engine Engine Does Not Crank
- Symptoms - Engine Electrical on page 9-701 Refer to the appropriate diagnostic procedure below for
. Symptoms - Engine Exhaust on page 9-734 the symptom observed.
0 Symptoms - Engine Mechanical on page 9-770 - . Starter Solenoid Does Not Click on page 9-709
1.2L (L2Q LDC LWD) or 1.4L (L2I L2N LDD LUH - Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank
LUJ LUV) engine on page 9-711
- Symptoms - Engine Mechanical on page 9-953 - . Engine Cranks Slowly on page 9-711
1.6L (LDE LED LFJ LGE LLU LXV) or 1.8L (2H0
LFH LUW LWE) engine Engine Cranks But Does Not Run
General Information Refer to the appropriate diagnostic procedure below for
the vehicle being serviced.
Symptoms - Vibration Diagnosis and Correction on
page 1—62 - Engine Cranks But Does Not Run on page 9-228
for the 1.2L (L2Q LDC LWD) or 1.4L (L2I L2N LDD
HVAC LUH LUJ LUV) engine
Symptoms - HVAC Systems - Manual on page 10—75 - Engine Cranks But Does Not Run on page 9—51 6
for the 1.6L(LDE LED LFJ LGE LLU LXV) or 1.8L
Power and Signal Distribution (2H0 LFH LUW LWE) engine
' Symptoms - Data Communications on page 11-51
- Symptoms —Power Outlets on page 11—74 InspectionlMaintenance System
- Symptoms - Wiring Systems on page 11-513 Check
Refer to the appropriate diagnostic procedure below for
Roof the vehicle being serviced.
Symptoms - Roof on page 12-5 - Inspection/Maintenance System Check on
page 9—239for the 1.2L (LZQ LDC LWD) or 1.4L
Safety and Security (L21L2N LDD LUH LUJ LUV) engine
- Symptoms - Immobilizer on page 13-26 - Inspection/Maintenance System Check on
- Symptoms - Remote Functions on page 13-40 page 9—528for the 1.6L(LDE LED LFJ LGE LLU
- Symptoms —Seat Belts on page 13—53 LXV) or 1.8L (2H0 LFH LUW LWE) engine
- Symptoms - SIR on page 13—109
- Symptoms - Theft Deterrent on page 13—150
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Diagnostic Repair Verification 7. Ifthe repair was related to a DTC, duplicate the
Conditions for Running the DTC and use the
Note: After a repair has been made, some DTCs Freeze Frame/Failure Records, Ifapplicable, in
require the ignition to be turned OFF then back ON order to verify the DTC does not set. Ifthe DTC
before the scan tool function will clear the DTC. sets or another DTC is present, refer to the
1. lgnition OFF. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle on
2. Install any components or connectors that have page 6-69 and perform the appropriate diagnostic
been removed or replaced during diagnosis. procedure.
3. Perform any adjustment, programming or setup Or
procedures that are required when a component or Ifthe repair was symptom related, duplicate the
module is removed or replaced. conditions under which the customer concern
. IgnitionON. occurred to verify the repair. Ifthe customer
concern reoccurs or another symptom is present,
S" Clear the DTCs. return to Symptoms - Vehicle on page 6-90 and
. Turn the IgnitionOFF for 60 seconds. perform the appropriate symptom diagnostic.
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