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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.







VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
3. If an obvious cause for an observed of reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the scan tool tester does not power up, refer to the scan tool manual.
5. Carry out the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS test.If the scan tool responds with:
^ CKT914, CKT915 or CKT70 = ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, refer to Module Communication Network (Information Bus).
^ NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for GEM, REFER to Multifunction Electronic Control Module.
^ SYSTEM PASSED, retrieve and record the continuous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCS), erase the continuous DTCs, and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the GEM.

6. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the GEM DTC Index to continue diagnostics. Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures
7. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, proceed to Symptom Chart to continue diagnostics. Testing and Inspection