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 DTC NOTE:
Diagnose any Communication DTCs before continuing.
- Turn the ignition on
- With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.NOTE:
It may be necessary to drive the vehicle to meet the conditions to set this DTC, try to repeat the conditions in which the fault originally set by reviewing the Freeze Frame data.
Is the DTC active or pending?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR CIRCUIT DTCS SET IN THE BODY CONTROL MODULE
Are any Intelligent Battery Sensor Circuit DTCs set in the Body Control Module?
Yes
- Diagnose the appropriate Intelligent Battery Sensor Circuit DTC in the Body Control Module. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
No
- Go To 3
- VERIFY CORRECT BATTERY INSTALLED
- Verify that the correct battery is installed in the vehicle.
Is the correct battery installed?
Yes
- Replace the Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Battery. Refer to BATTERY, AGM, REMOVAL or BATTERY, SUPPLEMENTAL, REMOVAL .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Verify that the correct battery is installed in the vehicle.
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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.