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Diagnostic Test

  1. DETERMINING IF DTC IS CURRENT 
    1. With the scan tool, read and record the WCM DTCs.
    2. With the scan tool, erase the WCM DTCs.
      NOTE: Perform the following test several times to ensure the DTC is current.
    3. Turn the ignition off.
    4. Wait 10 seconds.
    5. Turn the ignition on.
    6. With the scan tool, read the WCM DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display the DTC that was previously erased?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

      • Go to step  6
  2. CHECKING FOR MULTIPLE KEYS 

    Are there multiple vehicle ignition keys available?

    Yes 

    • Go to step  3

    No 

    • Go to step  4
  3. MULTIPLE KEY OPERATION 
    NOTE: Perform the following steps using one of the vehicle ignition keys. When finished, repeat the procedure using each of the other vehicle keys one at a time.
    1. With the scan tool, erase the WCM DTCs.
    2. Turn the ignition off.
    3. Wait 10 seconds.
    4. Turn the ignition on
    5. With the scan tool, read the WCM DTCs.

      Is the DTC present for all ignition keys?

      Yes 

      No 

  4. REPROGRAM KEY 
    1. With the scan tool, attempt to reprogram the ignition key to the WCM.
    2. With the scan tool, erase the WCM DTCs.
    3. Wait 10 seconds.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. With the scan tool, read the WCM DTCs.

      Does the DTC set again?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  5

      No 

      • Test complete.
  5. PROGRAM NEW IGNITION KEY 
    1. Replace the ignition key with a new key.
    2. With the scan tool, program the new ignition key to the WCM.
    3. With the scan tool, erase the WCM DTCs.
    4. Turn the ignition off.
    5. Wait 10 seconds.
    6. Turn the ignition on.
    7. With the scan tool, read the WCM DTCs.

      Does the DTC set again?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Test complete.
  6. INTERMITTENT WIRING HARNESS PROBLEM 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
      NOTE: Check the following items:
      • Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
      • Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
      • Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Test Complete.