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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Data Link Communications System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Data Link Communications System Check

2

Use a J 39200 Digital Multimeter (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 3

Go to Step 17

3

Use a J 39200 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 4

Go to Step 18

4

Use a J 39200 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 5

Go to Step 23

5

Inspect for a proper connection of the Scan Tool to the DLC.

Is the connection OK between the Scan Tool and the DLC?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 10

6

Use the Scan Tool in order to establish communication with the PCM on a different vehicle.

Can communication be established with the Scan Tool ?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 11

7

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

Can the Scan Tool communicate with the PCM?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

8

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Disconnect the PCM connector C1.
  3. Use a J 39200 DMM in order to measure the resistance between the DLC terminal 2 and the DLC terminal 5.

Is the resistance the same as the specified value?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 13

9

  1. Turn the ignition switch to RUN.
  2. Use a J 39200 DMM in order to measure the voltage between the DLC terminal 2 and the DLC connector terminal 5.

Is the voltage less than the specified value?

1 V

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

10

Repair the poor connection between the DLC and the Scan Tool .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 16

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11

Determine if the Scan Tool is malfunctioning.

Refer to the scan tool instruction manual for additional information.

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 16

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12

If 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 1807.

Repair as necessary.

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 16

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13

Repair the short to ground in CKT 1807.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 16

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14

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Repair the short to voltage in CKT 1807.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 16

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15

Check continuity in CKT 1807 between the DLC terminal 2 and the PCM connector C1 terminal 59.

Is there continuity?

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Refer to Data Link Connector Diagnosis in Engine Controls 3.1 or Data Link Connector Diagnosis in Engine Controls 3.8

Go to Step 25

16

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

Is the action complete?

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Go to Data Link Communications System Check

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17

Does the radio work?

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Go to Step 19

Go to Step 20

18

Does the instrument cluster display work?

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Go to Step 23

Go to Step 24

19

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

Has the repair been made?

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Go to Step 16

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20

Check for fuse 10 for an open.

Is fuse 10 OK?

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Go to Step 21

Go to Step 22

21

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

Has the repair been made?

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Go to Step 16

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22

Replace fuse 10.

Has the repair been made?

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Go to Step 16

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23

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

Has the repair been made?

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Go to Step 16

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24

Repair the poor connection or open in CKT 1550 between S211 and G201.

Has the repair been made?

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Go to Step 16

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25

Repair the poor connection or an open in CKT 1807.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 16

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