Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the Remote Anti-theft Personality (RAP) system.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage; refer to the Visual Inspection chart.


VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

Mechanical
^ Damaged door lock cylinder
^ Damaged ignition cylinder

Electrical
^ Blown fuse(s)
- 5A RADIO
- 10A ROOM

^ Loose or corroded connections
^ Damaged switch(es)
^ Damaged relay(s)

3. If the inspection reveals an obvious concern that is readily repaired, correct the concern before continuing with Inspection and Verification.
4. If the concern remains after inspection, connect New Generation Star (NGS) Tester to the Data Link Connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel to perform DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST. If New Generation Star Tester responds with NO RESPONSE/NOT EQUIPPED for RAP module, go to Pinpoint Test A. If the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST is passed for the RAP module, retrieve continuous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and execute Self Test Diagnostics for RAP module.
5. If self test is passed and no diagnostic trouble codes are retrieved, go to Symptom Chart to continue diagnostics. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

6. If diagnostic trouble codes are retrieved, go to the RAP Module Diagnostic Trouble Code Index to continue diagnostics.
7. If the RAP module cannot be accessed by New Generation Star Tester, go to Pinpoint Test A. Test A: No Communication With the Module