Scan Tool Does Not Power Up

Scan Tool Does Not Power Up

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

The data link connector (DLC) is a standardized 16 cavity connector. Connector design and location is dictated by an industry wide standard, and is required to provide the following:

* Scan tool B+ voltage at terminal 16
* Scan tool ground at terminal 4
* Common ground at terminal 5

Diagnostic Aids

* The scan tool will power up with the ignition OFF. Some modules however, will not communicate unless the ignition is ON and the power mode master (PMM) module sends the appropriate power mode message.
* If the B+ circuit, ground circuits, and connections of the DLC are functioning properly, the malfunction must be due to the scan tool/CANdi module.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Data Communication Schematics ([1][2]Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Component Connector End Views)
Description and Operation

Data Link Communications Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Control Module References) for scan tool information.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Test for less than 2.0 ohms between the ground circuits terminal 4 of the DLC and ground, and terminal 5 of the DLC and ground.

• If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

2. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 16 at the DLC and ground.

• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the voltage supply circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.

3. If all circuits test normal, refer to the scan tool/CANdi module user guide.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the repair.