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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Data Link Communications System Check

2

Attempt to establish communication with the same system on a different vehicle.

Are you able to establish communication?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Inspect for the proper connection of the scan tool to the data link connector.

Is the connection good?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

4

The scan tool may be malfunctioning. Refer to Scan Tool Instruction Manual.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Data Link Communications System Check

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5

Measure the resistance of the data link connector (DLC-OBD II) from terminal 9 to terminal 5.

Does the J 39200 display OL?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

6

Repair the data link connector terminal 9 or reconnect the scan tool as necessary.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Data Link Communications System Check

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7

Measure the voltage of the data link connector (DLC-OBD II) from terminal 9 to terminal 5.

Did you measure any voltage?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

8

Repair a short to ground in the PPL/WHT wire between the following components:

  1. The EBCM
  2. The SDM
  3. The data link connector (DLC-OBD II)

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Data Link Communications System Check

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9

Measure the voltage on the data link connector (DLC-OBD II) from terminal 16 to ground.

Did you measure the system voltage?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

10

Repair a short to voltage in the PPL/WHT wire between the following components:

  1. The EBCM
  2. The SDM
  3. The data link connector (DLC-OBD II)

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Data Link Communications System Check

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11

  1. Inspect for an open in the PPL/WHT wire between the following components:
  2. The EBCM
  3. The SDM
  4. The data link connector (DLC-OBD II)
  5. If the wires are OK, Refer to Diagnostic System Check in Anti-lock Brakes in order to diagnose the EBCM. Refer to SIR Diagnostic System Check in SIR Supplemental Restraints in order to diagnose the SDM.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Data Link Communications System Check

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12

Repair the open in the WHT wire between fuse block 2 and the data link connnector (DLC-OBD II). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Data Link Communications System Check

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