Diagnostic Starting Point - Retained Accessory Power
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Begin the system diagnosis with the DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER . The diagnostic system check 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 diagnostic trouble codes DTCs and their status
The use of the Diagnostic System Check will identify the correct procedure for diagnosing the system and where the procedure is located.