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Ignition, Multifunction, and Steering Column Lock Actuator

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1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the ignition switch, the multifunction switch, and the steering column lock actuator (if equipped) (manual transmission only) on the steering column.





2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the scan tool does not power up, refer to the scan tool manual.

5. Note: The SCL actuator will only allow communication with a tester after the SCL actuator has been activated. To activate the SCL actuator, open the driver door and do not put the key in the ignition (or alternatively, you can press one of the buttons on the key fob while there is no key in the ignition). The SCL actuator will stay activated for 30 minutes after the driver door is opened (or a key fob button is pressed).

If equipped with SCL actuator (manual transmission vehicles only), and the concern remains after inspection, connect the scan tool. The scan tool will receive power through the diagnostic connector. If the scan tool does not communicate, refer to the scan tool manual.

6. Carry out the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST. If the scan tool responds with:
- CKT914, CKT915 or CKT70-ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, refer to Module Communications Network.
- NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for Front Electronic Module (FEM), go to Pinpoint Test A.Test A: No Communication With the Front Electronic Module
- NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for Rear Electronic Module (REM), go to Pinpoint Test B.Test B: No Communication With the Rear Electronic Module
- NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for Instrument Cluster (IC), go to Pinpoint Test D.Test D: No Communication With the Instrument Cluster Module
- NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for Steering Column Lock Module (SCLM), ignore this message and proceed to specific data link diagnostic test for the steering column lock module as follows:

Note: Ignition key must be kept out of the ignition switch even though the scan tool may request ignition to the RUN position.

Note: Ignore NO RESP/NOT EQUIP messages for all modules except the steering column lock module for this test.

Turn key to OFF, remove key from ignition switch, close the driver door, open the driver door. Carry out the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR THE SCL ACTUATOR. If the scan tool responds with:
- NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for Steering Column Lock Module (SCLM), go to Pinpoint Test C.Test C: No Communication With the Steering Column Lock Actuator
- Otherwise, retrieve and record the continuous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) for the SCLM,, erase the continuous DTCs, insert the key into the ignition switch, turn the ignition switch to RUN, Turn the ignition switch to OFF, remove the key from the ignition switch, close the driver door, open the driver door, record new continuous DTCs for the SCLM.
7. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the SCL actuator Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index.SCL Actuator Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
8. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, proceed to Symptom Chart to continue diagnostics.Steering Column Switches
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