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Pinpoint Test O: DTC B2351- Steering Column Switch Signal Circuit Failure

CAUTION: Use the Flex Probe Kit for all test connections to prevent damage to the wiring terminals. Do not use standard multimeter probes.

O1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN POSITION PIDS 

Yes 

GO to O4.

No 

GO to O2.

O2 CHECK THE TILT MOTOR PID 

Yes 

GO to O3.

No 

INSTALL a new tilt/telescope switch. CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the self-test.

O3 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN TELESCOPE MOTOR PID 

Yes 

REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B2351 is retrieved, INSTALL a new ICM. REFER to INFORMATION, GAUGES & WARNING DEVICES . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

No 

INSTALL a new tilt/telescope switch. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

O4 CHECK CIRCUIT 8-AL10 (WH) AND 9-AL10 (BN) FOR A SHORT TO POWER 

Yes 

REPAIR the circuit(s). CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

No 

GO to O5.

O5 CHECK CIRCUIT 8-AL10 (WH) AND 9-AL10 (BN) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 

Yes 

GO to O6.

No 

REPAIR the circuit(s). CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

O6 CHECK CIRCUIT 8-AL10 (WH) AND 9-AL10 (BN) FOR AN OPEN 

Yes 

INSTALL a new ICM. REFER to INFORMATION, GAUGES & WARNING DEVICES . REPEAT the self-test.

No 

REPAIR the circuit(s). CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.