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Manufacturer's Scan Tool (Super Star II)

NOTE: Using this procedure, the technician can attempt to recreate and detect an intermittent fault.

KEY ON ENGINE OFF

1. Ensure the ignition switch is "OFF" and connect a scan tool to the diagnostic connector.
2. Turn the ignition key "ON".
3. Activate, deactivate, and reactivate the self-test (refer to scan tool manual for instructions). You are now in the wiggle test mode.

NOTE: Some scan tools have a "wiggle mode" test option on the scan tool menu. Enter the test through the menu instead of the manner described above.

4. Tap, move, and wiggle the suspected circuits sensors and wiring. When a fault is detected, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) will set a code and the scan tool will signal a fault (refer to scan tool manual for signal).
5. To exit the wiggle test mode, deactivate the self test and turn the key OFF.

KEY ON ENGINE RUNNING

1. Ensure the ignition switch is "OFF" and connect a scan tool to the diagnostic connector.
2. Start the engine, then activate, deactivate, and reactivate the self test. You are now in the engine running wiggle test mode.
3. Tap, move, and wiggle the suspected circuits sensors and wiring. When a fault is detected, PCM will set a code and the scan tool will signal a fault (refer to scan tool manual for signal).
4. To exit the wiggle test mode, deactivate the self test and turn the key "OFF".

NOTE
- The Key On Engine Running (KOER) wiggle test may be entered any time the engine is running.

- Turing the ignition "OFF" will terminate the KOER wiggle test.

- Some scan tools have a "wiggle mode" test option on the scan tool menu. Enter the test through the menu instead of the manner described above.

WHERE TO GO NEXT

- If any codes are set during the wiggle test refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Diagnostic Charts for appropriate testing procedures. Pinpoint Tests


- If no codes were set then refer to Diagnosis by Symptom (Diagnostic Routines).