Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Check for applicable service bulletins before proceeding with this test. Perform this test only if there is a driveability complaint or if you have been directed to this table from another section in the service information.
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Do not turn the ignition off when performing this diagnostic procedure. Do not clear the DTCs unless instructed by this diagnostic procedure.
- Turn ignition on, engine off. Does the scan tool turn on? If so, go to next step. If not, diagnose scan tool concern.
- Is the MIL on? If so, go to next step. If not, diagnose MIL circuit concern.
- Attempt to establish communication with the PCM. Does the scan tool communicate with the PCM? If so, go to next step. If not, diagnose scan tool concern.
- Use the scan tool CAPTURE INFO function to save or capture (store information) any DTC information. Are there any DTCs present? If so, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If not, see SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
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Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), engine performance, and transmission default actions can greatly affect the transmission performance. Ensure that these items are not the cause of a transmission concern.