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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan Tool, read and record RF Hub DTCs.

      Is this DTC active?

      Yes 

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      No 

  2. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. With the scan Tool, check the status and change of the "Stop/Start Button Pressed" for "Yes/No" in the RF Hub Data Display while pressing and releasing the Stop/Start Button.

      Does the status for the Stop/Start Button change in the RF Hub Data Display?

      Yes 

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      No 

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  3. CHECK THE CONNECTION AT THE KEYLESS IGNITION NODE (KIN) 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the KIN connector.
    3. Check the connection at the KIN for the following:
      • Proper connector installation.
      • Damaged connector or locks.
      • Corrosion and other signs of water intrusion.
      • Weather seal damaged (if equipped).
      • Bent or pushed out terminals in the connector.
      • Overheating due to a poor connection (discoloration to the terminal due to excessive current draw).
      • Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.

      Were any of the above conditions found?

      Yes 

      • Repair any conditions that are found.

      No 

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  4. CHECK THE LIN BUS CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE RF HUB AND KIN 
    1. Disconnect RF Hub C1 connector
    2. Check the LIN bus circuit for the following:
      • Open
      • High Resistance (above 3.0 ohms)
      • Short To Ground

      Were any of the above conditions found?

      Yes 

      • Repair the LIN bus circuit for damage in accordance with Service Information.

      No 

      • Replace the KIN in accordance with Service Information.
  5. CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS 
    1. Disconnect all RF Hub harness connectors.
    2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
    3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
    4. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
      • Proper connector installation.
      • Damaged connector locks.
      • Corrosion.
      • Other signs of water intrusion.
      • Weather seal damage (if equipped).
      • Bent terminals.
      • Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
      • Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
      • Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.

      Repair any conditions that are found.

    5. Reconnect all RF Hub Module harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    6. Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    7. Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    9. Using the recorded Vehicle Scan Report, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
    10. With the scan tool, read RF Hub DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      No