Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- With the scan tool, read Comfort Seat Wheel Module (CSWM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
- With the scan tool, erase CSWM Module DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for ten seconds.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Turn the Steering Wheel Heater on.
- With the scan tool, read CSWM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK THE BCM COMMUNICATION DTCS IN THE CSWM
Are any BCM SIGNAL INVALID or MISSING MESSAGE DTCs set in the CSWM?
Yes
- Repair the Communication DTC(s) and retest.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE BCM FOR LIN BUS COMMUNICATION DTCS
- With the scan tool, read Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
Are there any LIN communication DTCs set in the BCM?
Yes
- Repair the DTC(s) in the BCM and retest. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
No
- Go To 4
- With the scan tool, read Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
- CHECK THE (D594) LIN BUS CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Remove the Right Steering Wheel Switch. Refer to POD, SWITCH, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Disconnect the Steering Column Module harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (D594) LIN Bus circuit between the Right Steering Wheel Switch connector and the Steering Column Module connector.
Is the resistance above 2.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (D594) LIN Bus circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- CHECK THE (D594) LIN BUS CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Check the continuity between ground and the (D594) LIN Bus circuit.
Is there continuity between ground and the (D594) LIN Bus circuit?
Yes
- Repair the (D594) LIN Bus for a short to ground.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 6
- Check the continuity between ground and the (D594) LIN Bus circuit.
- CHECK THE (D594) LIN BUS CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage on the (D594) LIN Bus circuit.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (D594) LIN Bus circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 7
- CHECK DTCS AFTER REPLACING THE STEERING WHEEL
- Turn the ignition off.
- Replace the Steering Wheel in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to WHEEL, HEATED STEERING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase CSWM DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for ten seconds.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Turn the Steering Wheel Heater on.
- With the scan tool, read CSWM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 8
No
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.
- CHECK RELATED WIRING AND HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Check the related component and module power supply and ground circuits.
- Disconnect the CSWM harness connector(s).
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- 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.
- Reconnect all harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded information along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle within the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read CSWM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the CSWM Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, COMFORT SEAT AND WHEEL (CSWM), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.