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Pinpoint Test H: The Vehicle Does Not Start

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  1. H1 CHECK FOR COMMUNICATION WITH THE PCM AND IC 
    • Connect the scan tool.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Carry out the network test using the scan tool.
    • Does the scan tool establish communication with the PCM and the IC  ?
    • Yes:  GO to H2  .
    • No:  REFER to PINPOINT TESTS to diagnose the module that is not communicating with the scan tool.
  2. H2 CHECK FOR IC DTCs 
    • Retrieve the IC  continuous and on-demand DTCs.
    • Are any IC DTCs present?