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Diagnostic System Check - IPC

DIAGNOSIS OF THIS COMPONENT MAY REQUIRE EXTENSIVE USE OF THE ON-BOARD SELF DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THIS SYSTEM, OR AT ANY TIME DURING DIAGNOSIS REQUIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS, REFER TO COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS. Computers and Control Systems

TEST DESCRIPTION

1. If unable to enter diagnostics, refer to 'SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK' in Computers and Control Systems. Computers and Control Systems

2. If a warning message accompanies the condition, refer to diagnosis of the message.

3. IPC codes (I0XX) are diagnosed on the listed pages. If Powertrain Control Module Codes (P0XX), Air Conditioning Programmer Codes (A0XX), Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Codes (R0XX), Traction Control System (T0XX) or Real Time Damping Codes (S0XX) are displayed, refer to the listed section for diagnosis.
Computers and Control Systems
Heating and Air Conditioning
Air Bag Systems


4. If the problem is codes related to an IPC indicator or telltale, refer to the telltale / indicators. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

5. If no codes or messages are present, and the problem is not telltale / indicator related, refer to the symptom table for diagnosis location.