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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. With the scan tool, read Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
    2. Record the Environmental Data and any DTCs.
    3. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    4. Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
    5. With the scan tool, read SCCM DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

  2. CHECK THE WIRING HARNESS 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Upshift and Downshift Paddle Shift Switches.
    3. Visually and physically inspect the wiring harness between the Upshift and Downshift Paddle Shift Switch harness connectors and the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) harness connector for any damaged wires, connectors, and open/spread terminals.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. CHECK THE UPSHIFT PADDLE SHIFT SWITCH 
    1. Connect the Downshift Paddle Shift Switch.
    2. Turn the ignition on.
    3. With the scan tool, erase the SCCM DTCs.
    4. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on.
    5. With the scan tool, read the SCCM DTCs.
      NOTE:

      Other DTCs may set in the SCCM and the Radio. Disregard any other DTCs that may set. 

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4

      No 

  4. CHECK THE DOWNSHIFT PADDLE SHIFT SWITCH 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Connect the Upshift Paddle Shift Switch.
    3. Disconnect the Downshift Paddle Shift Switch.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. With the scan tool, erase the SCCM DTCs.
    6. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on.
    7. With the scan tool, read the SCCM DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      • Go To  5

      No 

  5. CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS 
    1. Disconnect all SCCM harness connectors.
    2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
    3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
    4. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
      • Proper connector installation.
      • Damaged connector locks.
      • Corrosion.
      • Other signs of water intrusion.
      • Weather seal damage (if equipped).
      • Bent terminals.
      • Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
      • Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
      • Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.

      Repair any conditions that are found.

    5. Reconnect all SCCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    6. Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    7. Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    9. Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
    10. With the scan tool, read SCCM DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      No