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Diagnostic Routine AL




Diagnostic Routine AL

Diagnostic Overview

DTC U1000:00 - Remote Function Actuator (RFA)

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

DTC Fault Trigger Conditions







Pinpoint Test

1. REVIEW THE DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes)

1. Review the DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) from the RFA (Remote Function Actuator) module self-test.

Are any other DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) present, besides U1000:00 or U3000:49?








2. REPEAT THE RFA (Remote Function Actuator) MODULE SELF-TEST

1. Ignition ON.

2. Using a scan tool, clear the DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) and repeat the RFA (Remote Function Actuator) module self-test.

Is DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) U3000:49 present?







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