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Diagnostic Routine N




Diagnostic Routine N

Diagnostic Overview

The Stability-Traction Control Indicator (Sliding Car Icon) Is Never or Always On

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

REFER to Stability-Traction Control Indicator (Sliding Car Icon) .

If the traction control indicator request message is invalid for less than 5 seconds or if the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) does not receive the stability-traction control message for less than 5 seconds, the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) defaults the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) to the last indication mode (on/off) based upon the last known good message. If the traction control indicator request message is missing for 5 seconds or longer, the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) sets DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) U0121:00 in continuous memory and defaults the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) on.

Pinpoint Test

1. RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) FROM THE IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) SELF-TEST

1. Using a scan tool, perform the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) self-test.

Are any DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) recorded?








2. RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) FROM THE ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) MODULE SELF-TEST

1. Using a scan tool, perform the ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) module self-test.

Are any DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) recorded?








3. CARRY OUT THE IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) INDICATOR LAMP CONTROL ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE SCAN TOOL

1. Ignition ON.

2. Using a scan tool, view the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) PIDs (Parameter Identifications).

3. Select the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) PID (Parameter Identification) (TC/IVD/RSCLMP). Command the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) on and off while observing the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon).

Does the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) illuminate when commanded on and turn off when commanded off?