Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase and record the RF Hub DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off and wait one minute.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read the RF Hub DTCs.
Does the scan tool display; U140E-00-IMPLAUSIBLE VEHICLE CONFIGURATION DATA RECEIVED as active?
Yes
- Go To 2.
No
- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
- Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
- CAN BUS DTCS SET IN BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) NOTE:
Verify that the BCM has the correct vehicle configuration before proceeding with this test step.
- With the scan tool, read the DTCs in the BCM.
Are there any active CAN Bus DTCs present?
Yes
- Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
No
- Replace the Radio Frequency Hub in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB), REMOVAL .
- Replace the Steering Wheel Lock Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, SHAFT LOCK, REMOVAL .
- Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the RADIO FREQUENCY HUB VERIFICATION TEST.
NOTE:If this vehicle is equipped with a Steering Wheel Lock Module (Export) it will have to be replaced also.
- With the scan tool, read the DTCs in the BCM.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.