Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, create a Vehicle Scan Report and attach it to the repair order.
- With the scan tool, read the Engine Sound Enhancement Module (ESEM) DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go to 2.
No
- Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK ESEM POWER SUPPLY WIRING
- Check for an open circuit or high resistance of the power supply at the ESEM connector.
Is there a high resistance or open condition in the wiring?
Yes
- Repair or replace the wiring as necessary.
No
- Go to 3.
- Check for an open circuit or high resistance of the power supply at the ESEM connector.
- CHECK BATTERY STATUS
- Check the correct Battery charge status by connecting the Midtronics GR8 Battery Tester or an equivalent Battery tester.
Is the Battery voltage within specifications?
Yes
- Go to 4.
No
- Recharge or replace the Battery. Refer to BATTERY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Check the correct Battery charge status by connecting the Midtronics GR8 Battery Tester or an equivalent Battery tester.
- CHECK ALTERNATOR OPERATION
- With the Midtronics GR8 Tester or an equivalent Charging system tester, check that the Alternator is operating correctly.
Is the Alternator operating incorrectly?
Yes
- Replace the Alternator. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
No
- Go to 5.
- With the Midtronics GR8 Tester or an equivalent Charging system tester, check that the Alternator is operating correctly.
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Disconnect all Engine Sound Enhancement Module (ESEM) harness connectors.
- 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 Engine Sound Enhancement Module (ESEM) 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 Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read Engine Sound Enhancement Module (ESEM) DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the Engine Sound Enhancement Module (ESEM).
- Perform the Body VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the Body VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.