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If The IDS Scan Tool Does Not Communicate With The VCM

  1. Check the VCM power; examine the connection to the vehicle.
    • The VCM LED illumination prove-out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.
    • Recommended Practice:  REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK , No Power to the Scan Tool, to diagnose no power to the VCM.
  2. Check the scan tool connection to the VCM.
  3. Follow scan tool instructions to retry.