FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview



DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT

Begin the instrument panel (I/P) system diagnosis with the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle. The Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle will provide the following information:
- The identification of the control modules which command the system
- The ability of the control modules to communicate through the serial data circuit
- The identification of any stored DTCs and their status.

Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle. Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

The use of the Diagnostic System Check will identify the correct procedure for diagnosing the system and where the procedure is located.