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PINPOINT TEST O : The Stability-Traction Control Disabled Indicator (Sliding Car OFF Icon) Is Never or Always On

  1. O1 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE IPC SELF-TEST

    • Using a scan tool, perform the IPC self-test.

    Are any DTCs recorded? 

    Yes  For DTC U0121:00, GO to Pinpoint Test AU . For all other DTCs, REFER to DTC Chart: IPC .
    No  GO to  O2.
  2. O2 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE ABS MODULE SELF-TEST

    • Using a scan tool, perform the ABS module self-test.

    Are any DTCs recorded? 

    Yes  REFER to Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control .
    No  GO to  O3.
  3. O3 CHECK FOR THE KEY TYPE

    • Check if the key is the MyKey ® programmed key or an administrator key. Refer the Owners Literature.

    Is the key an administrator key? 

    Yes  GO to  O4.
    No  If the MyKey ®AdvanceTrac ® on feature is configured always on, the system is normal. The stability-traction control system cannot be disabled when the AdvanceTrac ® on feature is configured always on. If the MyKey ®AdvanceTrac ® on feature is not configured always on, GO to  O4.
  4. O4 CHECK THE TRACTION CONTROL SETTING THROUGH THE MESSAGE CENTER

    • Using the LH steering wheel switch, navigate to the traction control setting menu and observe the traction control setting.
    • Configure the stability-traction control on then off again.

    Does the traction control selection change when the feature is configured on and off? 

    Yes  GO to  O5.
    No  Refer to IPC Hardware Testing .
  5. O5 CARRY OUT THE IPC INDICATOR LAMP CONTROL ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE SCAN TOOL

    • Ignition ON.
    • Using a scan tool, view the IPC PIDs.
    • Select the IPC stability-traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon) PID (STAB_TC_LMP). Command the stability-traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon) on and off while observing the stability-traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon).

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

    Yes  INSTALL a new ABS module. REFER to Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control .
    No  Refer to IPC Hardware Testing .