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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Data Link Communications System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Refer to Data Link Communications System Check .

2

  1. Remove the Scan Tool from the Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Inspect the ENG-BAT fuse.

Is the fuse open?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Locate and repair the source of the overload in CKT 540 (ORN) and replace the fuse.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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4

Connect a test light from the ENG-BAT fuse to ground.

Did the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Locate and repair the open in the power supply circuit between the junction block and the ENG-BAT fuse.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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6

Connect a test light from the DLC, terminal 16 to ground.

Did the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Locate and repair the open in CKT 540 (ORN) between the ENG-BAT fuse and the DLC.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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8

Connect a test light from the DLC, terminal 16 to terminal 5.

Did the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Locate and repair the open in CKT 451 (BLK/WHT) between the DLC and G 108.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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10

Connect a test light from the DLC, terminal 16 to terminal 4.

Did the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

11

Locate and repair the open in CKT 250 (BLK) between the DLC and G 200.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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12

Does the vehicle have a diesel engine?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 13

13

  1. Install the scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

Will the scan tool communicate with the vehicle control module (VCM)?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 14

14

Perform the Scan Tool to VCM Diagnostics. Refer to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Vehicle Control Module/Powertrain Control Module .

Are these diagnostics complete?

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System OK

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15

  1. Install the scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

Will the scan tool communicate with the powertrain control module (PCM)?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 16

16

Perform the Scan Tool to PCM Diagnostics. Refer to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Vehicle Control Module/Powertrain Control Module .

Are these diagnostics complete?

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System OK

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17

  1. Keep the ignition switch in the RUN position.
  2. Attempt to communicate with the electronic brake control module (EBCM).

Will the scan tool communicate with the EBCM?

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Go to Step 19

Go to Step 18

18

Perform the Scan Tool to EBCM Diagnostics. Refer to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Electronic Brake Control Module .

Are these diagnostics complete?

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System OK

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19

  1. Keep the ignition switch in the RUN position.
  2. Attempt to communicate with the transmission control module (TCM).

Will the scan tool communicate with the TCM?

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System OK

Go to Step 20

20

Perform the Scan Tool to TCM Diagnostics. Refer to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Transmission Control Module .

Are these diagnostics complete?

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System OK

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