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Pinpoint Test 9: The Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) Is Completely Inoperative




PINPOINT TEST 9: THE FRONT DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FDIM) IS COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE

Normal Operation

The front display interface module (FDIM) receives voltage through circuit (BR/R) and ground through circuit (B/L). The ignition switch position message is sent to the FDIM by the smart junction box (SJB) via the medium speed controller area network (MS-CAN).Information from the audio system, the climate control system, and the compass heading (if equipped) are shown on the FDIM display screen. If only one of these displays has a concern, see Pinpoint Test 10: An Individual Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) Display Is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly.

Possible Causes
- Communication network concern
- FDIM

Diagnostic Procedure

Step 1-Step 2: