Possible Causes:
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- Battery cables
- Low battery voltage
- Charging system
- Power circuit and ground faults to the PCM
- PCM relay
refer to PINPOINT TEST A - VEHICLE BATTERY to diagnose a voltage concern.
NOTE:
Battery voltage below 9.5 volts causes the scan tool to reset. If the scan tool resets during a self-test or while PID monitoring, it may be necessary to install a battery charger to maintain correct system voltage.