Engine Cooling System Diagnostic System Check
- Turn ignition off. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is located below left side of instrument panel, to right of steering column. See Figure . Turn ignition on. If scan tool powers up, go to next step. If scan tool does not power up, go to TEST D: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT POWER UP under SYSTEM TESTS.
- Turn ignition on. Try to establish scan tool communication with Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Powertrain Control Module (PCM). If communication with is established, go to next step. If communication with is not established, go to TEST C: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICE under SYSTEM TESTS.
- Using scan tool, select DISPLAY DTC function for PCM. Record all displayed DTCs and status of displayed DTCs. If any DTCs are displayed, go to next step. If no DTCs are displayed, repair cooling system as necessary. See appropriate article in ENGINE COOLING.
- If scan tool does not display any DTCs that begin with "U", perform appropriate test. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If scan tool displays any DTCs that begin with "U", go to TEST C: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICE under SYSTEM TESTS.