FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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New Generation Star (NGS) Tester



- Start engine, if possible, and idle until it is at normal operating temperature.

- Key Off.

- Select VEHICLE AND ENGINE SELECTION menu.

- Select year, engine, model with appropriate qualifier (i.e., transmission type, 49 state, etc.).

- Turn key "ON".

- Select DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK.

- Select PCM - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE.

- Select DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE.

- Select KOEO ON-DEMAND SELF TEST.

- Key On, Engine Off.

- Follow operating instructions from the menu.

NOTE: If unable to activate KOEO Self-Test or Tool Communication Error received, GO to Pinpoint Test Step QA1. QA1 - Verify Self-Test Activation Method Used

- After the completion of KOEO Self Test, retrieve and record any KOEO DTCs.

If DTC P1000 is present, ignore it at this time.

- Are any KOEO DTCs (except P1OOO) present?

YES -- Key Off. GO to Powertrain DTC Charts for Pinpoint Test direction (begin diagnosis with first DTC output). [1][2]Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Charts

NO -- GO to Diagnostic Subroutine 13.0 DSR13 - Were Any Continuous Memory DTCs Received In DSR11?