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Inspection and Verification (Start Here)

1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage:

VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

Electrical
^ Fuses
^ Damaged wiring harness
^ Loose or corroded connectors
^ Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
^ 4-wheel anti-lock brake control module

3. If the concern remains after the inspection connect the New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester to the Data Link Connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from the NGS Tester menu. If the NGS Tester does not communicate with the vehicle:
^ check that the program card is properly installed.
^ check the connections to the vehicle.
^ check the ignition switch position.
If the NGS still does not communicate with the vehicle, go to Pinpoint Test M. M: No Module/Network Communication - No Power to NGS

4. Go to Pinpoint Test PD. Pinpoint Test PD: Data Link Diagnostic Network Test