FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Retrieve/Clear Continuous DTC's

1. If the inspection reveals obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, repair as required.
2. If the concern remains after the inspection, connect the scan tool to the data link connector located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from the scan tool menu. If the vehicle selection cannot be entered:
- check that the program card is correctly installed.
- check the connections to the vehicle.
- check the ignition switch position.

If the scan tool still does not allow with the vehicle selection to be entered, refer to the scan tool manual.

3. Carry out the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST using the scan tool. If the scan tool responds with:
- CKT 914 and CKT 915 = ALL MODULE NO RESPONSE/NOT EQUIPPED, go to Module Communication Network to diagnose the communications network concern.
- If the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is not listed for a communication concern, turn the A/C controls to OFF and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the PCM.
- If the remote climate control (RCC) module is not listed for a communication concern on vehicles equipped with EATC, carry out the RCC Module Self-Test. Remote Climate Control Module Self-Test

4. If any PCM or RCC module Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are retrieved and related to the concern, go to the PCM DTC INDEX or the RCC DTC INDEX to continue diagnostics.
5. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, go to the SYMPTOM CHART to continue the diagnostics. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
6. If the RCC module cannot be accessed by the scan tool, go to Pinpoint Test I. Test I: Incorrect/Erratic Direction Of Air Flow From Outlet - EATC