Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- With the scan tool, read ESM DTCs and record on the repair order.
- Record the Environmental Data.
- 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 ESM 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 .
- ADJUST THE SHIFT CABLE
- Adjust the Shift Cable in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to CABLE, SHIFT, ADJUSTMENTS .
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded Event and 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 ESM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Test Complete.
- CHECK HARNESS CONNECTION AT THE ESM NOTE:
Do not disturb the wire harness connector for the PRNDM display at the ESM. DO not attempt to remove this connector from the ESM as it is attached directly to a printed circuit board.
- Disconnect the body harness connector at the ESM.
- Inspect the body harness to shifter connector for:
- 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 the ESM body harness connector. Be certain that the harness connector is fully seated and the connector lock is fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded Event and 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 ESM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the ESM in accordance with the Service information. Refer to MODULE, ELECTRONIC SHIFT (ESM), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the ESM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ESM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the ESM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ESM VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.