Diagnostic Test

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VERIFY THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS ACTIVE

NOTE:

Make sure the battery is fully charged before proceeding.

Cycle the ignition on.
Using the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
Does the scan tool display: U0100-00-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH PCM?

Yes
- Refer to U0100-87-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH ECM/PCM - MISSING MESSAGE and perform the U0100-87-Lost Communication with ECM/PCM diagnostic procedure.
No
- Refer to STORED LOST COMMUNICATION DTCS and perform the Stored Lost Communication DTCs diagnostic procedure.