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Pinpoint Test P : The Global Positioning System Module (GPSM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool

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  1. P1 CHECK THE GPSM (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM MODULE) VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Ignition OFF.

    • Disconnect: GPSM C2398 .

    • Ignition ON.

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2398-1
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      Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    Yes  GO to  P2
    No  VERIFY BCM fuse 32 (10A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. If not OK, REFER to OEM Electrical Wiring Diagram Introduction to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.
  2. P2 CHECK THE GPSM (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM MODULE) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Ignition OFF.

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2398-6
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      Ground

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  P3
    No  REPAIR the circuit.
  3. P3 CHECK THE MS-CAN (MEDIUM SPEED-CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK) CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE GPSM (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM MODULE) AND THE GWM (GATEWAY MODULE A) FOR AN OPEN

    • Disconnect: GWM C2431 .

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2398-2
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      C2431-23
      C2398-3
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      C2431-22

    Are the resistances less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  P4
    No  REPAIR the circuit in question.
  4. P4 CHECK FOR CORRECT GPSM (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM MODULE) OPERATION

    • Ignition OFF.

    • Disconnect and inspect the GPSM connector.

    • Repair:

      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary

    • Reconnect the GPSM connector. Make sure it seats and latches correctly.

    • Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes  CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, INSTALL a new GPSM. Refer to the appropriate Information and Entertainment System article for the procedure.
    No  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.