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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.

      Is the DTC active or pending?

      Yes 

      • Go to 2

      No 

  2. CHECK FOR OTHER PCM DTCS 
    1. Refer to the recorded DTCs.

      Are there any PCM CAN Bus or Communication DTCs active or pending?

      Yes 

      • Perform the applicable diagnostic procedure(s). Refer to DTC INDEX .

      No 

      • Go to 3
  3. CHECK FOR ABS DTCS 
    1. Refer to the recorded DTCs.

      Are there any ABS CAN Bus, Communication, or VSS DTCs active or pending?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to 4
  4. CHECK TIRE CONDITION AND ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN DTC SET 
    NOTE:

    This code can set due to tire circumference differences and from the front or rear wheels being on a slippery surface while the opposite tires are not.

    1. This code may also set on a hard acceleration on loose gravel or during other off road driving conditions.
    2. Check tire pressure of all the tires.
    3. Check tire wear on all the tires.
    4. Ask the customer what the road and driving conditions were like when the fault set.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      • Repair as necessary. If the code set during a front OR rear wheel spin condition, no repair is necessary.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go to 5
  5. CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS 
    1. Disconnect all PCM 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.
      • Check for spread terminals and verify proper terminal tension.

      Repair any conditions that are found.

    5. Connect all PCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    6. Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    7. Connect 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. Test drive or operate the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored and set conditions.
    10. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      No 

      • The wiring or poor connection problem has been repaired.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .