GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

Abnormal Result(s)*

1

  1. Connect the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  3. Attempt to establish communication with the UART serial data line.
    • The scan tool operates.
    • The scan tool communicates with the UART serial data line.
    •  Scan Tool Inoperative

2

Attempt to establish communication with the Class 2 serial data line.

The scan tool communicates with the Class 2 serial data line.

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Data Line

3

Attempt to establish communication with the E and C serial data line.

The scan tool communicates with the E and C serial data line.

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