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A Symptoms - Data Link Communications

IMPORTANT: Review the Scan Tool operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the scan tool user manual.

VISUAL/PHYSICAL INSPECTION
Inspect the DLC connector for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

INTERMITTENT
Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Diagrams.

SYMPTOM LIST
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
^ Scan Tool Does Not Power Up
^ Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Components
^ Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with EBCM
^ Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with VCM/PCM
^ Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with SDM