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Using Scan Tool

  1. Ensure battery is fully charged. Attempt to start engine. Turn ignition off. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) located below driver's side of instrument panel. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC)
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  2. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool manufacturer's instructions, record all DTCs displayed on scan tool. See SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TESTS DIRECTORY table. For additional information on retrieving DTCs, see DTC TEST under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TESTS.
  3. Once all repairs are made, ensure DTCs are cleared from PCM. See CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
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