Diagnosing Customer Concerns w/out Hard Fault Codes
If a Lamp Fault Code (LFC) is reported by the customer but is not present when the vehicle comes in for repair, follow the Diagnostic Instructions procedure to identify the intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). Diagnostic InstructionsOnce the DTC is known, read the Normal Operation section for the code involved.
^ Follow the deactivation procedure. Arming and Disarming
^ Determine the location of components involved in creating that code.
^ Perform a thorough visual inspection of:
- components.
- connectors.
- splices and wiring harnesses.
- pinched wires.
- worn insulation on conductors.
- opens, shorts or loosely mounted sensors.
The section "Possible Causes" lists the common concerns that relate to that particular code. Each concern is listed in the order in which it is most likely to occur.