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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Data Link Connector (DLC) Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to DLC System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  2. Attempt to turn on the radio.

Does the radio turn on?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 9

3

Is the scan tool properly configured to interface with this vehicle?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 10

4

  1. Connect the scan tool on a known good vehicle.
  2. Perform the DLC system check on the known good vehicle.

Does the scan tool communicate with the known good vehicle?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 10

5

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Disconnect the radio electrical connector or the mobile telephone handset.
  3. Use a DMM in order to measure the voltage between the DLC terminal 14 and B+.

Is the voltage measured less than the specified value?

9-14 V

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  2. Use a DMM in order to measure the voltage between DLC terminal 14 and ground.

Is the voltage less than the specified value?

2 V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 12

7

Use a DMM in order to check continuity between DLC terminal 14 and radio harness connector terminal E1.

Is there continuity?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 13

8

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Reconnect the electrical connector.
  3. Reconnect the scan tool to the DLC.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  5. Use the scan tool in order to attempt to communicate with the module.

Does the scan tool communicate?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 9

9

Refer to Audio Systems and Radio for further diagnosis and repair for the vehicle's audio system.

Has the repair been made?

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Go to Step 15

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10

Refer to the scan tool manufacturer and/or scan tool user's manual for the correct operation of the scan tool.

Has the repair been made?

--

Go to Step 15

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11

Repair the short to ground in circuit 835.

Has the repair been mad?

--

Go to Step 15

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12

Repair the short to B+ in circuit 835.

Has the repair been made?

--

Go to Step 15

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13

Repair a poor connection or an open in circuit 835.

Has the repair been made?

--

Go to Step 15

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14

A malfunction is not present at this time. Test the connection between the scan tool and the DLC for poor terminal contact.

Has the repair been made?

--

Go to Step 15

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15

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Connect the connectors.
  3. Install the components that you removed.

Have all the repairs been made?

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Go to DLC System Check

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