Diagnostic Procedures
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma and 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Many DTC related repairs will instruct the technician to clear the DTC information. This procedure will reset ALL of the I/M System Status indicators to NO, and require performing the I/M Complete System Set Procedure.
- Perform diagnostic system check - engine controls. See DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Repair any DTCs or driveability concerns that would prevent the I/M System Status tests from completing. Did you find and repair a DTC or driveability concern? If yes, go to step 3 . If no, go to next step.
- Review any service bulletins for software updates that may prevent I/M readiness. Perform any reprogramming or repairs indicated by the service bulletins. Was reprogramming or repair service required? If yes, go to INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE COMPLETE SYSTEM SET PROCEDURE . If no, go next step.
- Using scan tool, observe the I/M System Status display. Is there more than one test is indicating a NO status? If yes, go to INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE COMPLETE SYSTEM SET PROCEDURE . If no, go to I/M System Set Procedure for the indicated system. See INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE SYSTEM CHECK .