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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview



DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT

Begin the system diagnosis with Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle. The Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle will provide the following information:
- The identification of the control modules which are not communicating
- The identification of any stored diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and their status Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

The use of the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle will identify the correct procedures to begin vehicle diagnosis. These must be performed before system DTC or symptom diagnosis.