
WARNING: BEFORE ROAD TESTING A
VEHICLE, BE SURE THAT ALL
COMPONENTS ARE REASSEMBLED.
DURING THE TEST DRIVE, DO NOT TRY TO
READ THE DRBIIITSCREEN WHILE IN
MOTION. DO NOT HANG THE DRBIIITFROM
THE REAR VIEW MIRROR OR OPERATE IT
YOURSELF. HAVE AN ASSISTANT
AVAILABLE TO OPERATE THE DRBIIIT.
5.0 REQUIRED TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT
DRBIIIt(diagnostic read-out box)
Jumper wires
Ohmmeter
Voltmeter
Sentry Key Tester
Test Light
8310 Airbag System Load Tool
8443 SRS Airbag System Load Tool
Diagnostic Junction Port Tester 8339
6.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ABSantilock brake system
ACMairbag control module
AECMairbag electronic control module
(ACM)
ASDMairbag system diagnostic module
(ACM)
AT Cautomatic temperature control
BCMbody control module
CABcontroller antilock brake
CMTCcompass/mini-trip computer
CPAconnector positive assurance
DABdriver airbag
DCHAdiesel cabin heater assist
(cabin heater)
DLCdata link connector
DTCdiagnostic trouble code
DRdriver
EBLelectric back lite (rear window de-
fogger)ECMEngine control module
EVICelectronic vehicle information center
FCMfront control module
GCCGulf Coast Countries
HVACheater ventilation, air conditioning
IPMintelligent power module
LDUlower drive unit
LHDLeft Hand Drive
MICmechanical instrument cluster
MTCmanual temperature control
MSMMmemory seat/mirror module
OBDon board diagnostics
ODOodometer
ORCoccupant restraint controller
PA Bpassenger airbag
PASSpassenger
PCIProgrammable Communication In-
terface (vehicle communication bus)
PCMpowertrain control module
PDCpower distribution center
PLGpower liftgate
PLGMpower liftgate module
PSDpower sliding door
PSDMpower sliding door module
PWMpulse width modulated
RHDRight Hand Drive
RKEremote keyless entry
SABseat airbag
SBTseat belt tensioner
SIACMside impact airbag control module
SKIMsentry key immobilizer module
SKISsentry key immobilizer system
SQUIBalso called initiator (located inside
airbag)
SRSsupplemental restraint system
TCMtransmission control module
VFDvacuum fluorescent display
VTSSvehicle theft security system
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GENERAL INFORMATION

POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECK FOR ACTIVE ATC DTCS AND COOLDOWN TEST MESSAGES
STORED CODES TEST COMPLETE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1Note: Active codes must be resolved before diagnosing stored codes.
Anytime a code becomes active during this test, proceed to the conclusion question.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, record and erase stored ATC DTC's.
Cycle the ignition switch.
Start the engine.
Monitor the DRBIIItfor active ATC DTCs while performing the following test steps.
Press the ATC Power switch on.
Turn the Front Blower switch to the low position.
Turn the Rear Blower switch to the Auto position.
Set the Driver, Rear, and Pass temperature controls to 60.
Turn the Mode switch to the panel position.
Press the Recirculation mode switch on, wait 30 seconds and then press it off.
Press the A/C mode switch on, wait 30 seconds and then press it off.
Press the Rear Defogger switch on, wait 30 seconds and then press it off.
Set the Driver temperature control to the max heat setting, wait 30 seconds and then
set it to the max cool setting. Repeat this step for the Rear and Pass temperature
controls.
Turn the Mode switch to each position for 30 seconds and then turn it back to the
panel position.
Turn the Front Blower switch to each position and then turn it back to the low
position.
Press the Auto HI switch, wait 30 seconds, press the Auto LO switch, wait 30 seconds
and then turn the Front Blower switch to the low position.
Turn the Rear Blower switch to each position and then turn it to the Rear Control
position.
On the Rear ATC Control, turn the Blower switch to each position and then turn it
to the low position.
On the Rear ATC Control, set the Rear temperature control to the max heat setting,
wait 30 seconds and then set it to the max cool setting.
On the Rear ATC Control, turn the Mode switch to each position for 30 seconds.
With the DRBIIIt, perform the ATC Cool Down test.
With the DRBIIIt, reset the ATC.
Place the vehicle on a hoist, and raise the wheels off the floor.
WARNING: Be sure to keep hands and feet clear of rotating wheels. Keep
clear of the engine's moving parts
Start engine. Place the transmission in drive. Brake off.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay any active ATC DTCs or Cooldown Test messages?All
Ye s®Return to the symptom list and choose the symptom(s)
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®No problem found at this time.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
AC PRESSURE TOO HIGH (STORED) ÐContinued

Symptom:
*BUS +/- SIGNALS OPEN OR NO RESPONSE FROM BODY CON-
TROL MODULE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ATTEMPT TO COMMUNICATE WITH ANOTHER MODULE
FUSED (B+) CKT OPEN
OPEN GROUND CIRCUIT(S)
OPEN PCI BUS CIRCUIT
BODY CONTROL MODULE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, attempt to communicate with the Airbag Control Module (ACM).
With the DRB, attempt to communicate with the Controller Antilock Brake (CAB)
module.
Was the DRB able to I/D or communicate with the ACM and the CAB?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Refer to symptom list for problems related to the PCI Bus
Communication Failure.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the BCM C2 harness connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the Fused B+ circuit.
Is the test light illuminated?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Check fuse #14 in the IPM for an open. If ok, repair the Fused B+
circuit for an open or short. Refer to the wiring diagrams in the
service information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the BCM C2 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and both Ground circuits.
Is the resistance below 10.0 ohms for each measurement?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair the Ground circuit(s) for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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COMMUNICATION

Symptom:
*NO RESPONSE FROM CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
NO RESPONSE FROM CAB
GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
OPEN FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT
OPEN PCI BUS CIRCUIT
CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
Note: As soon as one or more module communicates with the DRB, answer
the question.
With the DRB, attempt to communicate with the Airbag Control Module (ACM).
With the DRB, attempt to communicate with the Body Control Module (BCM).
Was the DRB able to I/D or establish communications with either of the modules?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Refer to the Communications category and perform the symptom
PCI Bus Communication Failure.
Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the CAB harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and both ground circuits.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms for both measurements?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Repair the ground circuit(s) for an open.
Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the CAB harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the Fused Ignition Switch
Output circuit.
Is the test light illuminated?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair the Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit for an open.
Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
4Note: Ensure there is PCI Bus communication with other modules on the
vehicle before proceeding. If not, refer to the symptom list from the menu
and repair as necessary.
Disconnect the CAB harness connector.
Use Scope input cable CH7058, Cable to Probe adapter CH7062, and the red and
black test probes.
Connect the scope input cable to the channel one connector on the DRB. Attach the
red and black leads and the cable to probe adapter to the scope input cable.
With the DRBIIItselect Pep Module Tools.
Select lab scope.
Select Live Data.
Select 12 volt square wave.
Press F2 for Scope.
Press F2 and use the down arrow to set voltage range to 20 volts. Press F2 again
when complete.
Connect the Black lead to the chassis ground. Connect the Red lead to the PCI Bus
circuit in the CAB connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Observe the voltage display on the DRB Lab Scope.
Does the voltage pulse from 0 to approximately 7.5 volts?All
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Repair the PCI Bus circuit for an open.
Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
5 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. All
Repair
Replace the Controller Antilock Brake in accordance with the
Service Information.
Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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COMMUNICATION
*NO RESPONSE FROM CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE ÐContinued

Symptom:
*NO RESPONSE FROM ECM (PCI BUS) - DIESEL ONLY
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ECM PCI NO RESPONSE
PCI BUS CIRCUIT OPEN
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
NOTE: As soon as one or more module communicates with the DRB, answer
the question.
With the DRB, enter Body then Body Computer.
With the DRB, enter Anti-Lock Brakes.
With the DRB, enter Body then Electro/Mechanical Cluster (MIC).
With the DRB, enter Passive Restraints then Airbag.
Were you able to establish communications with any of the modules?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Refer to symptom PCI Bus Communication Failure in the Com-
munications category.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
2 With the DRB read ECM Diagnostic Trouble Codes. This is to ensure power and
grounds to the ECM are operational.
NOTE: If the DRB will not read ECM DTC's, follow the NO RESPONSE TO
ECM (SCI only) symptom path, if vehicle will start. For NO START Condi-
tions follow the no start symptom in the Starting category.
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the ECM harness connectors.
Use Scope input cable CH7058, Cable to Probe adapter CH7062, and the red and
black test probes.
Connect the scope input cable to the channel one connector on the DRB. Attach the
red and black leads and the cable to probe adapter to the scope input cable.
With the DRBIIItselect Pep Module Tools.
Select lab scope.
Select Live Data.
Select 12 volt square wave.
Press F2 for Scope.
Press F2 and use the down arrow to set voltage range to 20 volts. Press F2 again
when complete.
Connect the Black lead to ground. Connect the Red lead to the PCI Bus circuit in the
ECM connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Observe the voltage display on the DRB Lab Scope.
Does the voltage pulse from 0 to approximately 7.5 volts?All
Ye s®Replace and program the Engine Control Module in accordance
with the Service Information.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
No®Repair the PCI Bus circuit for an open.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
401
COMMUNICATION

Symptom:
*NO RESPONSE FROM FRONT CONTROL MODULE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ATTEMPT TO COMMUNICATE WITH ANOTHER MODULE
OPEN GROUND CIRCUIT(S)
OPEN PCI BUS CIRCUIT
FRONT CONTROL MODULE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, attempt to communicate with the Airbag Control Module (ACM).
With the DRB, attempt to communicate with the Controller Antilock Brake (CAB)
module.
With the DRB, attempt to communicate with the Body Control Module (BCM).
Was the DRB able to I/D or communicate with any of the modules?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Refer to symptom list for problems related to the PCI Bus
Communication Failure.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Turn the ignition off.
Remove the Front Control Module from the IPM.
Measure the resistance between ground and both Ground circuits.
Is the resistance below 10.0 ohms for each measurement?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Repair the Ground circuit(s) for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
404
COMMUNICATION

Symptom:
*NO RESPONSE FROM PCM (PCI BUS)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
PCM PCI NO RESPONSE
PCI BUS CIRCUIT OPEN
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
NOTE: As soon as one or more module communicates with the DRB, answer
the question.
With the DRB, enter Body then Body Computer.
With the DRB, enter Anti-Lock Brakes.
With the DRB, enter Body then Electro/Mechanical Cluster (MIC).
With the DRB, enter Passive Restraints then Airbag.
Were you able to establish communications with any of the modules?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Refer to symptom PCI Bus Communication Failure in the Com-
munications category.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1.
2 With the DRB read PCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes. This is to ensure power and
grounds to the PCM are operational.
NOTE: If the DRB will not read PCM DTC's, follow the NO RESPONSE TO
PCM (SCI only) symptom path, if vehicle will start. For NO START Condi-
tions follow symptom NO RESPONSE in Starting category.
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
Use Scope input cable CH7058, Cable to Probe adapter CH7062, and the red and
black test probes.
Connect the scope input cable to the channel one connector on the DRB. Attach the
red and black leads and the cable to probe adapter to the scope input cable.
With the DRBIIItselect Pep Module Tools.
Select lab scope.
Select Live Data.
Select 12 volt square wave.
Press F2 for Scope.
Press F2 and use the down arrow to set voltage range to 20 volts. Press F2 again
when complete.
Connect the Black lead to the PCM ground. Connect the Red lead to the PCI Bus
circuit in the PCM connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Observe the voltage display on the DRB Lab Scope.
Does the voltage pulse from 0 to approximately 7.5 volts?All
Ye s®Replace the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the
Service Information.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1.
No®Repair the PCI Bus circuit for an open.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1.
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