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Test Description

The numbers 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.

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

    3.

  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.

  4. The presence of DTC P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0605, P0606, P0607, P1600, P1621, P1627 or P1683 indicates an internal fault in the PCM.

  5. The presence of DTC B1000, B1004, B1007, or B1009 indicates an internal module fault.

    6.

  6. The presence of DTC P0562 or P0563 indicates a low or high battery voltage condition.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Theft Deterrent System Schematics

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

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the following modules:
    3. • Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
    • Theft Deterrent Control Module
    • Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

Does the scan tool communicate with all of the listed control modules?

Go to Step 3

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

3

Select the display DTC function on the scan tool for the following modules:

    • Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
    • Theft Deterrent Control Module
    • Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

Does the scan tool display any DTCs?

Go to Step 4

Go to Symptoms - Theft Deterrent

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 Step 5

5

Does the scan tool display DTC P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0605, P0606, P0607, P1621, P1627 or P1683?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Engine Controls - 4.2L

Go to Step 6

6

Does the scan tool display DTC B1000, B1004, B1007 or B1009?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Body Control System

Go to Step 7

7

Does the scan tool display DTC P0562 or P0563?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Engine Electrical

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List