Diagnostic Aids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Swift +, 2005 Pontiac Wave, and 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Refer to Defective Scan Tool Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
Ensure that the correct application, model line, car year, etc., has been selected on the scan tool. If communication still cannot be established, try the scan tool on another vehicle to ensure that the scan tool or cables are not the cause of the condition.
An intermittent may be caused by a poor connection, rubbed through wire insulation, or a broken wire inside the insulation.
Any circuitry that is suspected of causing an intermittent complaint should be thoroughly inspected for the following conditions:
- Backed-out terminals
- Improper mating of terminals
- Broken locks
- Improperly formed or damaged terminals
- Poor terminal-to-wire connection
- Physical damage to the wiring harness
- Corrosion