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Pinpoint Test L: The Traction Control Switch Indicator Is Always On

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  1. L1 CHECK THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE FOR DTCs 
    • Connect the scan tool.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Using the diagnostic tool, retrieve and document any continuous DTCs.
    • Are DTCs retrieved? 

    Yes  : GO to the ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX .

    No  : GO to L2.

  2. L2 CHECK THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) OUTPUT 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: LCM C2145a.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Does the traction control switch indicator continue to illuminate? 

    Yes  : REPAIR circuit 961 (WH/PK) for a short to voltage. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : GO to L3.

  3. L3 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION WITH THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Connect: LCM C2145a.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Using the diagnostic tool, check the communication with the LCM.
    • Does the diagnostic tool communicate with the LCM? 

    Yes  : GO to L4.

    No  : REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .

  4. L4 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 
    • Using the diagnostic tool, check the communication with the instrument cluster.
    • Does the diagnostic tool communicate with the instrument cluster? 

    Yes  : GO to L5.

    No  : REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .

  5. L5 CHECK THE ABS TRACTION CONTROL AVAILABLE PID 
    • Using the diagnostic tool, check the state of the traction control available PID.
    • Is the PID state OFF? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new ABS module. REFER to ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE . TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : GO to L6.

  6. L6 CHECK FOR CORRECT LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) OPERATION 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect all the LCM connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion.
      • pushed-out pins.
      • spread terminals.
    • Connect all the LCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new LCM. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

    No  : GO to L7.

  7. L7 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION 
    • Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion.
      • pushed-out pins.
      • spread terminals.
    • Connect the instrument cluster connector and make sure it seats correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

    No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.