Symptoms - Engine Electrical: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.

Perform DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE ELECTRICAL before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true:

There are no DTCs set.
The control modules can communicate via the serial data link.

Review the system descriptions and operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to one of the following system operations:

Starting System - DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Charging System - DESCRIPTION & OPERATION in GENERATORS & REGULATORS in CHARGING SYSTEM in ELECTRICAL.