Diagnostic System Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Did you review DESCRIPTION & OPERATION? If so, go to next step. If not, see DESCRIPTION & OPERATION .
- Install a scan tool. Does the scan tool power up? If so, go to next step. If not, see SCAN TOOL DOES NOT POWER UP under SYSTEM TESTS in appropriate BODY CONTROL MODULES article.
- Turn the ignition on, with the engine off. Attempt to establish communication with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Does the scan tool communicate with the PCM? If so, go to next step. If not, see SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICE under SYSTEM TESTS in appropriate BODY CONTROL MODULES article.
- Select the PCM display DTCs function on the scan tool. Does the scan tool display any DTCs? If so, go to next step. If not, go to SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
- Does the scan tool display any DTCs which begin with a "U"? If so, go to Go to SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICE under SYSTEM TESTS in appropriate BODY CONTROL MODULES article. If not, go to next step.
- Does the scan tool display any DTCs which begin with a "P" that are associated with the HVAC system? If so, go to DIAGNOSTIC TESTS . If not, see appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTIC article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.