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Pinpoint Test Z : DTC U0184:00

  1. Z1 VERIFY THE CUSTOMER CONCERN

    • Ignition ON.
    • Verify there is an observable symptom present.

    Is an observable symptom present? 

    Yes  GO to  Z2.
    No  The system is operating normally at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.
  2. Z2 CHECK FOR LOST COMMUNICATION DTCs

    • Ignition ON.
    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear all CMDTCs.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Wait at least 10 seconds.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the FCDIM self-test.

    Is DTC U0184:00 set in the FCDIM ? 

    Yes  GO to  Z3.
    No  The system is operating normally at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.
  3. Z3 CHECK THE AUDIO SYSTEM MODULES FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE OUT-OF-RANGE DTCs

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the self-test for the following modules:
      • ACM
      • FCDIM

    Are any low or high voltage DTCs recorded in the ACM or the FCDIM ? 

    Yes  For DTC U3003:16, GO to Pinpoint Test AD . For DTC U3003:17, GO to Pinpoint Test AE .
    No  GO to  Z4.
  4. Z4 CHECK FOR CORRECT ACM OPERATION

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect and inspect all ACM connectors.
    • Repair:
      • Corrosion (clean module pins or install new connectors or terminals)
      • Damaged or bent pins (install new terminals or pins)
      • Pushed-out pins (install new pins as necessary)
    • Reconnect the ACM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    • Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes  CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, INSTALL a new ACM. Refer to Audio Control Module (ACM) .
    No  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.