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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 malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit or due to a total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition.

  2. The symptom list in Symptoms will determine the correct diagnostic procedure to use.

  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.

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 in Data Link Communications

2

Attempt to establish communications with the remote playback device, if equipped.

Does the scan tool communicate with the remote playback device?

Go to Step 3

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with E and C Data Line in Data Link Communications

3

Attempt to establish communication with the radio.

Does the scan tool communicate with the radio?

Go to Step 4

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

4

Select the radio DTC functions on the scan tool.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs?

Go to Step 5

Go to Symptoms - Entertainment

5

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 Symptoms - Entertainment