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For 1990-2009 cars only

Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.

  1. Lack of communication may be due to a partial or total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition.

  2. The presence of DTCs indicates that the PCM or TAC has detected a fault.

  3. The presence of DTCs which begin with "U" indicate some other module is not communicating. The specified procedure will compile all the available information before tests are performed.

  4. This step insures that the PTO options in the scan tool are set according to the upfitters recommendations.

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Install a scan tool.

Does the scan tool power up?

Go to Step 2

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the powertrain control module (PCM) for the 8.1L engine or the Engine Control Module (ECM) for the 6.6L diesel.

Does the scan tool communicate with the control module?

Go to Step 3

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

3

Select the display DTCs function on the scan tool.

Does the scan tool display any PCM or ECM DTCs?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Does the scan tool display any DTCs which begin with a "U"?

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

Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Controls or Diagnostic Starting Point - Cruise Control

5

View the PTO options on the scan tool to verify that the PTO settings are correct for the specific PTO application.

Are the PTO settings correct?

Go to Symptoms - Power Take-Off (PTO)

Go to Step 6

6

Change the PTO options as needed. See upfitter specifications in the upfitter installation manual.

Are the PTO options set correctly?

Go to Symptoms - Power Take-Off (PTO)

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