Diagnostic Procedures
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- Perform On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system check. See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK . After performing OBD system check, go to next step.
- Crank engine. If engine starts and runs, go to next step. If engine does not start, diagnose BCM. See appropriate BODY CONTROL MODULES article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.NOTE: Before clearing DTCs, monitor all DTC status parameters and note any additional DTCs.
- Using scan tool, check if PCM is in Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Fail Enabled Mode. If it is in VTD Fail Enabled Mode, go to next step. If it is not in VTD Fail Enabled Mode, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
- Using scan tool, clear PCM DTCs. Turn ignition off for one minute. Attempt to start engine. If engine starts and runs, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS . If engine does not start and run, go to next step.
- Using scan tool, read DTCs. If DTC P1626 resets, diagnose BCM. See appropriate BODY CONTROL MODULES article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. If DTC does not set, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .