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For 1990-2009 cars only

Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.

  1. Lack of communication may be due to a malfunction of the Keyword serial data circuit. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition

Step

Action

Yes

No

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 Instrument Cluster.

Does the scan tool communicate with the Instrument Cluster?

Go to Step 3

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Keyword 82 Data Line in Data Link Communications

3

Select the Instrument Panel Cluster DTCs function on the scan tool.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type

Go to Symptoms