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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Use a DMM in order to measure the voltage between the Data Link Connector DLC terminal 16 and the ground.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

B+ (9-14 V)

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 12

2

Use a DMM in order to measure the voltage between B+ and DLC terminal 5.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

B+ (9-14 V)

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 21

3

Use a DMM in order to measure the voltage between B+ and DLC terminal 4.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

B+ (9-14 V)

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 22

4

Inspect for proper connection of the scan tool to the DLC.

Is the connection OK between the scan tool and the DLC?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 10

5

Use the scan tool in order to establish communication with the PCM on a different vehicle.

Can communication be established with the scan tool?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 11

6

  1. Reconnect the scan tool to the DLC.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  3. Use a scan tool in order to establish communication with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

Can the scan tool communicate with the PCM?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 7

7

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Disconnect the PCM connector C1.
  3. Disconnect the SDM connector.
  4. Disconnect the EBCM connector C1.
  5. Use a DMM in order to measure the resistance between the DLC terminal 9 and the DLC terminal 5.

Is the resistance the same as the specified value?

Infinite

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 14

8

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  2. Use a DMM in order to measure the voltage between the DLC terminal 9 and the DLC terminal 5.

Is the voltage within the specified value?

Less than 1 V

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 15

9

Repair the poor connection or an open in CKT 640 between the DLC terminal 16 and S202.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 17

--

10

Repair the poor connection between the DLC and the scan tool.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 17

--

11

Determine if the scan tool is malfunctioning.

Refer to the scan tool instruction manual for additional information.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Step 17

--

12

Does the radio work?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 18

13

Malfunction is not present or intermittent.

Inspect the PCM, SDM, and EBCM connectors for a poor connection, short to B+, or short to ground in CKT 800.

Repair as necessary.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Step 17

--

14

Repair the short to ground in CKT 800.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 17

--

15

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Repair the short to voltage in CKT 800.

--

Go to Step 17

--

16

Check continuity between DLC terminal 9 and the PCM connector C1 terminal 15.

Is there continuity?

--

Go to Step 24

Go to Step 25

17

  1. Ensure the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
  2. Reinstall connectors/components removed.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Data Link Communications System Check

--

18

Check Fuse 10.

Is Fuse 10 OK?

--

Go to Step 19

Go to Step 20

19

Repair a poor connection or open in circuit 640 between the fuse block and S202.

Has the repair been made?

--

Go to Step 17

--

20

Replace the fuse.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 17

--

21

Does the instrument cluster display work?

--

Go to Step 22

Go to Step 23

22

Repair a poor connection or open in circuit 1550 between the DLC and S211.

Has the repair been made?

--

Go to Step 17

--

23

Repair a poor connection or open in circuit 1550 between S211 and G201.

Has the repair been made?

--

Go to Step 17

--

24

  1. Reconnect the PCM connector C1.
  2. Check for a short to ground in circuit 800.

Is a short to ground present?

--

Refer to PCM

Go to Step 26

25

Repair the poor connection or an open in CKT 800.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 17

--

26

  1. Reconnect the EBCM connector C1.
  2. Check for a short to ground in circuit 800.

Is a short to ground present?

--

Refer to EBCM

Refer SIR