GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

Abnormal Result(s)*

1

  1. Connect a scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  3. Using a scan tool, communicate with the inflatable restraint control module.

Communication is established between the scan tool and the inflatable restraint control module.

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with UART Data Line.

2

  1. If the vehicle is not equipped with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), go to Step 3 .
  2. Using a scan tool, communicate with the Electronic Brake Traction Control Module (EBTCM).

Communication is established between the scan tool and the EBTCM.

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with UART Data Line.

3

  1. If the vehicle is not equipped with automatic control air conditioning, go to Step 4 .
  2. Using a scan tool, communicate with the heater-A/C control.

Communication is established between the scan tool and the heater-A/C control.

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with UART Data Line.

4

  1. If the vehicle is not equipped with the trip calculator, go to Step 5 .
  2. Using a scan tool, communicate with the trip calculator.

Communication is established between the scan tool and the trip calculator.

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with UART Data Line.

5

Using a scan tool, communicate with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Class II serial data line.

Communication is established between the scan tool and the PCM.

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate w/Class 2 Data Line.

6

  1. If the vehicle is not equipped with a multi-disc CD player, go to Step 7 .
  2. Using a scan tool, communicate with the multi-disc CD player.

Communication is established between the scan tool and the multi-disc CD player.

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with E and C Data Line.

7

  1. If the vehicle is not equipped with the head up display, go to Step 8 .
  2. Using a scan tool, communicate with the head up display.

Communication is established between the scan tool and the head up display.

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with E and C Data Line.

8

Using a scan tool, communicate with the radio.

Communication is established between the scan tool and the radio.

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with E and C Data Line.

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.