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Using Scan Tool

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can also be retrieved using scan tool. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) located under driver's side of instrument panel. Turn ignition switch to on position. Select appropriate module on scan tool display to retrieve current and history DTCs. Record DTCs and proceed to appropriate DTC and follow diagnostic and repair procedures. See BCM DTC DEFINITIONS  table under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.

Fig 1: Identifying Driver's Information Center (DIC) Buttons
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DIC BUTTON DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS

DIC Button Function
FUEL (Switch 1) Previous DTC
GAGES (Switch 2) Next DTC
TRIP (Switch 3) Previous System
OPTIONS (Switch 4) Next System
E/M (Switch 5) Exit Diagnostics
RESET Clear DTCs
BCM DTC DEFINITIONS

DTC Description
B0432  Rear Defogger Relay Circuit (Open Or Short To Ground)
B0433  Rear Defogger Relay Circuit (Short To Voltage Or BCM Open)
B0502  Right DRL Relay Circuit (Open Or Short To Ground)
B0503  Right DRL Relay Circuit (Short To Voltage Or BCM Open)
B0507  Left DRL Relay Circuit (Open Or Short To Ground)
B0508  Left DRL Relay Circuit (Short To Voltage Or BCM Open)
B0605  BCM Internal Memory Malfunction
B2403  Front Foglight Switch Circuit (Short To Voltage)
B2408  Rear Foglight Switch Circuit (Short To Voltage)
B2482  Back-Up Light Relay Circuit (Open Or Short To Ground)
B2483  Back-Up Light Relay Circuit (Short To Voltage Or BCM Open)
B2527  Horn Relay Circuit (Open Or Short To Ground)
B2528  Horn Relay Circuit (Short To Voltage Or BCM Open)
B2567  Folding Top Release Switch Circuit (Convertibles)
B2573  Hatch Release Switch Circuit (Short To Voltage)
B2578  Right Front Turn Signal Monitor Circuit (Short To Voltage)
B2583  LF Turn Signal Monitor Circuit (Short To Voltage)
B2587  Column Lock/Unlock Drive "A" (Open Or Short To Ground)
B2588  Column Lock/Unlock Drive "A" (Open Or Short To Voltage)
B2592  Column Lock/Unlock Drive "B" (Open Or Short To Ground)
B2593  Column Lock/Unlock Drive "B" (Open Or Short To Voltage)
B2597  Traction Control System (TCS) Switch Circuit (Short To Ground)
B2647  Ambient Light Sensor Circuit Low
B2648  Ambient Light Sensor Circuit High
B2721  PASS-Key(R) Detection Circuit (Out Of Range)
B2722  PASS-Key(R) Detection Circuit (Short To Ground)
B2723  PASS-Key(R) Detection Circuit (Short To Voltage Or Open)
B2735  PASS-Key(R) Programming Mode Active
U1016  Loss Of Communication With PCM
U1096  Loss Of Communication With IPC
U1255  Serial Data Line Malfunction
U1300  Serial Data Line Short To Ground
U1301  Serial Data Line Short To Voltage