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
- DETERMINE ACTIVE OR STORED DTC NOTE:
Make sure the battery is fully charged.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Wait 12 seconds, then with the scan tool, read all active EPPM DTCs.
Is the DTC active or stored?
EPPM - ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)
- Go To 2.
EPPM - STORED DTC
- Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the EPPM SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST.
- CHECK BCM COUNTRY CODE AND VEHICLE LINE
- With the scan tool, check for the correct Country Code, Vehicle Line, and Body Style.
Does the Vehicle Configuration in the BCM match the Vehicle Configuration in the EPPM?
Yes
- Replace the EPPM in accordance with Service Information. Refer to MODULE, ELECTRONIC PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION, REMOVAL .
- Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the EPPM SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST.
WARNING:If the Electronic Pedestrian Protection Module (EPPM) is dropped at any time, it must be replaced. Failure to take the proper precautions can result in accidental actuator deployment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
WARNING:Turn the ignition off disconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
No
- Configure the BCM in accordance with the Service Information.NOTE:
The EPPM Reset Function must be performed after the repair to force the module to retest for this DTC. Access the Miscellaneous Function or Diagnostics Procedures menu from the EPPM ECU Overview screen on the scan tool to perform this operation.
- With the scan tool, check for the correct Country Code, Vehicle Line, and Body Style.
NO RELATED
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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.