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Diagnostic Test

VERIFY DTC IS ACTIVE 

NOTE:

Make sure the IOD fuse is installed and the battery is fully charged before proceeding.

  1. Turn the ignition on.
  2. With the scan tool, read active DTCs.

    Is this DTC active?

    Yes 

    • Refer to  DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING  and perform the U0141-Lost Communication with IPM (FCM/TIPM) diagnostic procedure.

    No 

    • Refer to  DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING  and perform the Stored Lost Communication DTCs diagnostic procedure.