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Retrieving Codes

Connect scan tool to data link connector. See Fig 1 . Start engine. Select DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE and press trigger. If NO CODES RECEIVED/SYSTEM PASSED is displayed, all monitored systems is okay. If DTCs are present, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION  . See applicable CIRCUIT TEST section. If LINK MONITOR ERROR is displayed, check scan tool connection. Once all repairs have been completed, go to CLEARING CODES (POST-REPAIR PROCEDURE)  .

Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC) Location
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