Inspection and Verification

Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

Visual Inspection Chart

Visual Inspection Chart:

NOTE: For multi-function switch concerns, refer to one of the following sections:

- For exterior lighting.
- For wipers and washers.

3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.

4. NOTE: Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.

If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).

5. NOTE: The vehicle communication module (VCM) LED prove out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.

If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM:
- check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
- check the scan tool connection to the VCM.
- refer to Information Bus, No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no communication with the scan tool.
6. If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
- verify the ignition key is in the ON position.
- verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
- refer to Information Bus to diagnose no response from the powertrain control module (PCM).
7. Carry out the network test.
- If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, refer to Information Bus.
- If the network test passes, retrieve and record continuous memory diagnostic trouble codes (DTC's).
8. Clear the continuous DTC's and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the instrument cluster.
9. If the DTC's retrieved are related to the concern, go to Instrument Cluster Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart. For all other DTC's, refer to Body Control Systems. Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures
10. If no DTC's related to the concern are retrieved, GO to Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures