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Pinpoint Test 13: The Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System (SDARS)Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool



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PINPOINT TEST 13: THE SATELLITE DIGITAL AUDIO RECEIVER SYSTEM (SDARS) MODULE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE SCAN TOOL - HYBRID

Normal Operation

The satellite digital audio receiver system (SDARS) module communicates with the scan tool through the medium speed controller area network (MS-CAN). Circuits (GY/O) (MS-CAN +) and (V/O) (MS-CAN -) provide the network connection to the SDARS module. The SDARS module shares the MS-CAN with the instrument cluster (IC), HVAC module, smart junction box (SJB), audio control module (ACM), front controls interface module (FCIM) and front display interface module (FDIM). Voltage to the SDARS module is provided by circuit (BR/R). Ground is provided by circuit (B/GY).

Possible Causes
- Fuse
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- SDARS module

Diagnostic Procedure

CAUTION:Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
NOTE:Failure to disconnect the battery when instructed will result in false resistance readings. See Battery Disconnect.

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