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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Install a scan tool.

Does the scan tool power up?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up in Data Link Communications

2

  1. Reconnect all previously disconnected components.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Attempt to establish communications with the following modules:
  4. • Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
    • Instrument cluster (IPC)

Does the scan tool communicate with both modules?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications

3

Select the SDM display DTC function on the scan tool.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR in SIR

Go to Step 4

4

Select the IPC display DTC function on the scan tool.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console

Go to Symptoms