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Data Link Connector Malfunction

NOTE: The following test procedures are for DTCs P1001 or DTC not listed.
Fig 1: Data Link Connector Malfunction Detection Condition Possible Cause
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DATA LINK CONNECTOR MALFUNCTION INSPECTION/ACTION CHART

DTC P1001 DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) MALFUNCTION
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL CONNECTOR Inspect the WDS or equivalent tester pins for damage.
Are the pins OK? 
Yes Go to next step.
No REPAIR the WDS or equivalent tester connector.
CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
CARRY OUT the data link diagnostics test.
2 CHECK THE DLC FOR DAMAGE Key OFF.
Inspect the DLC pins for damage.
Are the pins OK? 
Yes Go to next step.
No REPAIR the DLC. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. CARRY OUT the data link diagnostics test.
3 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL Key ON, Engine OFF (KOEO).
Measure the voltage between the DLC pin 16, circuit (O/LG), harness side and ground.
Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
Yes Go to next step.
No REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. CARRY OUT the data link diagnostics test.
4 CHECK THE DLC GROUND CIRCUITS Key OFF.
Measure the resistance between the DLC pin 4, circuit (B), harness side and ground; and between the DLC pin 5, circuit (B/W), harness side and ground.
Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? 
Yes REPAIR the WDS or equivalent tester. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. CARRY OUT the data link diagnostics test.
No REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. CARRY OUT the data link diagnostics test.