FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Technician Safety Information

NOTE:
- COMMUNICATION OVER THE BUS IS ESSENTIAL TO THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE'S ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND THE DRBIII (R). PROBLEMS WITH THE OPERATION OF THE BUS OR DRBIII(R) MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM, REFER TO THE VEHICLE COMMUNICATION FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURES.

- IF THE VTSS INDICATOR LAMP FLASHED, THE SYSTEM IS OPERATIONAL AND VERIFIED. IF NOT, THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE SYSTEM.

- A PCM FROM A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM CANNOT BE USED IN A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM.

CAUTION:
- BEFORE ROAD TESTING A VEHICLE, BE SURE THAT ALL COMPONENTS ARE REASSEMBLED. DURING THE TEST DRIVE, DO NOT TRY TO READ THE DRBIII(R) SCREEN WHILE IN MOTION. DO NOT HANG THE DRBIII(R) FROM THE REAR VIEW MIRROR OR OPERATE IT YOURSELF. HAVE AN ASSISTANT AVAILABLE TO OPERATE THE DRBIII(R).