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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Does the scan tool power up?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, leaving the engine OFF.
  2. Attempt to communicate with the radio.

Does the scan tool communicate with the radio?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn the ignition switch on.
  2. Disconnect the scan tool, if connected.
  3. Test the E and C Data Line circuit for a short to ground or a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Control Module References for the applicable Diagnostic System Check

Go to Step 4

4

Test the E and C Data Line circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Control Module References for the applicable Diagnostic System Check

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the Radio. Refer to Control Module References .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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