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Inspection and Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART 

    VISUAL INSPECTION

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Engine oil filter
    • Engine oil level
    • Oil pump
    • Engine coolant level
    • Water thermostat
    • Fuel tank
    • Washer fluid level
    • Brake fluid level
    • Central junction box (CJB) fuse(s):
      • 15 (5A)
      • 30 (5A)
    • Battery junction box fuse 15 (10A)
    • Miniature bulb(s)
    • Circuitry
    • Instrument cluster
  3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
  4. If the concern is not visually evident, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector and select the vehicle to be tested from the diagnostic tool menu. If the diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
    • Check that the program card is correctly installed.
    • Check the connections to the vehicle.
    • Check the ignition switch position.
  5. If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to the diagnostic tool operating manual.
  6. Carry out the diagnostic tool data link test. If the diagnostic tool responds with:
  7. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX  to continue diagnostics.
  8. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to SYMPTOM CHART  to continue diagnostics.