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Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Keyword Data Line

SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH KEYWORD DATA LINE

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Data Link Connector Schematics
1 Perform the Diagnostic System Check for the system exhibiting symptoms.
Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check for the system exhibiting symptoms?
Go to Step 2 Go to the Diagnostic System Check for the system exhibiting symptoms.
2 1. Connect the scan tool to the DLC.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. Attempt to communicate with each of the Keyword serial data communications device circuits:
* Automatic Level Control Sensor
* Sun Roof Actuator and Theft Deterrent Module
* SDM, Power Steering Control Module, Heater and A/C Control, EBCM
* TCM, Driver Seat Adjuster Memory Module, IPC, ECM
Does the scan tool communicate with all Keyword serial data communications devices?
Go to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS Go to Step 3
3 1. Disconnect the scan tool from the DLC.
2. Disconnect any non-communicating modules on the keyword serial data circuit that exhibited a communications concern.
3. Test the Keyword serial data communications circuit(s) for an open between the DLC and any device.
Did you find and correct a serial data circuit condition?
Go to Step 7 Go to Step 4
4 Test the battery power, switched battery power, ignition positive and ground circuits of the module(s) that fail to communicate with the scan tool.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 7 Go to Step 5
5 Inspect the harness connector(s) of the non-communicating module(s) containing the battery positive, ignition positive, ground and keyword serial data communications circuits. Refer to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 7 Go to Step 6
6 Important: Perform the set up procedure for the module being replaced, if required
Replace the module that is not communicating on the Keyword serial data communications circuit.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 7 --
7 1. Reconnect any connectors that were disconnected.
2. Connect the scan tool to the DLC.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Perform the Diagnostic System Check for the system exhibiting symptoms.
Did you complete the operation?
System OK Go to Step 2