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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Data Link Connector (DLC) Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Data Link Communications System Check

2

Is the scan tool properly configured to interface with this vehicle?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 8

3

  1. Connect scan tool on a known good vehicle.
  2. Using scan tool, attempt to communicate with the SIR on known good vehicle.

Does scan tool communicate with the SIR on known good vehicle?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

4

  1. Turn the ignition switch off.
  2. Disconnect the SIR Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) electrical connector.
  3. Using a DMM, measure the resistance between the DLC terminal 9 and ground.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 9

5

  1. Turn the ignition switch on.
  2. Using a DMM, measure the voltage between the DLC terminal 9 and ground.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

Less than 2V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 10

6

Using a DMM, measure the resistance between the DLC terminal 9 and the SDM harness connector terminal 5.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

Less than 2ohms

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 11

7

  1. Turn the ignition switch off.
  2. Reconnect the SDM electrical connector.
  3. Reconnect scan tool to DLC.
  4. Turn the ignition switch on.
  5. Using scan tool, attempt to communicate with the SIR.

Does scan tool communicate with the SIR?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

8

Refer to the scan tool manufacturer and/or scan tool user's manual for correct operation of the scan tool.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Step 14

--

9

Repair short to ground in circuit 800.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 14

--

10

Repair short to voltage in circuit 800.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 14

--

11

Repair poor connection or open in circuit 800.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 14

--

12

Malfunction is not present at this time. Check the connection between the scan tool and the DLC for poor terminal contact.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Step 14

--

13

Refer to SIR General Diagnosis in SIR for further diagnosis and repair of the SIR.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Step 14

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14

  1. Turn the ignition switch off.
  2. Reinstall connectors/components removed.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Data Link Communications System Check

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