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Test H: Easy Exit/Entry Feature Inoperative

NOTE: After any repairs are complete, ensure all components are properly installed, all harness connectors are connected properly and repeat data link diagnostic test.
  1. Check Driver Seat Operation  - Ensure transmission is in Park. Using seat control switch, operate seat in all directions. If seat operates properly in all directions, go to next step. If seat does not operate properly, repair seat by symptom. See SYMPTOM CHART  under SYSTEM TESTS.
  2. Check For Easy Exit/Entry Enabled  - Select easy entry/exit feature on instrument cluster message center. See MESSAGE CENTER  under OPERATION. If easy exit/entry feature is enabled, go to next step. If easy exit/entry feature is not enabled, enable feature and recheck system. If feature operates properly, inform customer on proper operation. If feature is still inoperative, go to next step.
  3. Check Easy Exit/Entry Operation  - Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Position seat in center of travel. Remove key from ignition. If seat does not move rearward approximately 2 inches, go to next step. If seat moves rearward approximately 2 inches, go to step 6).
  4. Check Light Control Module (LCM) Inputs  - Connect scan tool to data link connector. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position, leaving key in ignition. Access LCM on scan tool. Select LCM PID IGN_KEY. Remove key while observing LCM PID IGN_KEY. If PID IGN_KEY reads OUT when key is removed, go to next step. If PID IGN_KEY does not read OUT when key is removed, repair ignition switch concern. See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.
  5. Check For Driver Seat Module (DSM) DTCs  - Execute DSM self-test. If no DTCs are retrieved, replace driver seat module. If DTC U1135 is retrieved, repair DTC related malfunction. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX (DSM)  table under SYSTEM TESTS.
  6. Check Easy Entry Operation  - Insert key into ignition. If driver seat does not move forward approximately 2 inches, go to next step. If driver seat moves forward approximately 2 inches, system is okay at this time.
  7. Check For Lighting Control Module (LCM) DTCs  - Retrieve and record LCM related DTCs. Clear LCM DTCs. Perform LCM self-test. If any LCM related DTC exists, diagnosis DTC as necessary. See MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article. If no LCM related DTCs exist, diagnosis ignition switch concern. See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.
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