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Module Configuration

1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage. Refer to the Visual Inspection Chart:

VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

Electrical
^ Central junction box Fuse 17 (20 A).
^ Damaged wiring harness
^ Loose or corroded connectors
^ Anti-lock brake control module
^ Anti-lock brake control module with traction control
^ Instrument cluster
^ Instrument cluster with message center
^ RKE (DDM)
^ REM
^ FEM

2. If the concern remains after inspection, connect the New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester to the data link connector located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from NGS Tester menu. If NGS Tester does not communicate with the vehicle:
^ check that the program card is properly installed.
^ check the connections to the vehicle.
^ check the ignition switch is in RUN position.

If the NGS Tester still will not communicate with the vehicle, refer to Module Communication Network. Module Communication Network

3. Refer to the Symptom Chart. Symptom Chart

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