GM Testing - Snap-on
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Chapter 8 <str<strong>on</strong>g>GM</str<strong>on</strong>g><br />
<str<strong>on</strong>g>Testing</str<strong>on</strong>g> ABS Systems<br />
c<strong>on</strong>nector is loosened or the igniti<strong>on</strong> is switched off. If so, press N to check the vehicle ID. If<br />
the ID is correct, check the vehicle c<strong>on</strong>nector for damaged terminals and open wiring.<br />
COMMUNICATION WITH BRAKE MODULE LOST.<br />
TO ESTABLISH, CYCLE KEY OFF (5 SEC) THEN:<br />
PRESS Y TO CONTINUE OR,<br />
PRESS N TO REIDENTIFY SYSTEM.<br />
Figure 8-53 Sample communicati<strong>on</strong> lost message<br />
This message means the scan tool is not receiving data from the EBCM. In some cases, the<br />
message may indicate an ABS problem. However, other causes are more comm<strong>on</strong>.<br />
ABS Codes & Data Communicati<strong>on</strong> Guidelines<br />
To ensure efficient communicati<strong>on</strong> with the EBCM, follow these steps:<br />
1. Be sure the igniti<strong>on</strong> is switched off when entering the vehicle ID.<br />
2. Switch the igniti<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> before selecting CODES & DATA.<br />
3. Switch the igniti<strong>on</strong> off when ABS Codes & Data testing is complete.<br />
4. To test the engine c<strong>on</strong>trol system, leave the igniti<strong>on</strong> off while changing the ALDL test<br />
adapters, then enter the vehicle ID for engine testing.<br />
Fault Codes<br />
Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) may be “hard” codes, indicating a problem is c<strong>on</strong>tinuous, or<br />
“soft” codes, indicating a problem that occurred in the past but is not present now. See “Hard<br />
Codes and Soft Codes” <strong>on</strong> page 140 for a complete explanati<strong>on</strong>.<br />
Diagnostic Trouble Codes with Multiple Definiti<strong>on</strong>s<br />
A few 1996 and later <str<strong>on</strong>g>GM</str<strong>on</strong>g> vehicles output OBD-II style DTCs that have varying definiti<strong>on</strong>s. The<br />
correct DTC definiti<strong>on</strong> cannot be determined by the VIN characters entered during the vehicle<br />
identificati<strong>on</strong> sequence. In these instances, the display shows the DTC followed by a<br />
message that refers you to this manual. Use Table 8-1 to determine the DTC definiti<strong>on</strong>.<br />
Table 8-3 Passenger car DTCs with multiple definiti<strong>on</strong>s (sheet 1 of 2)<br />
DTCs with Multiple Definiti<strong>on</strong>s—Cars<br />
DTC YEAR 4th VIN 5th VIN DEFINITION<br />
E, K ICCS2 data link left fault<br />
1998–99 W, J, N U, X If ABS channel in release too l<strong>on</strong>g<br />
G<br />
Right rear outlet valve circuit fault<br />
C1252<br />
E<br />
ICCS2 data link left fault<br />
2000<br />
W, N If ABS channel in release too l<strong>on</strong>g<br />
2000–01 K Left fr<strong>on</strong>t normal force circuit fault<br />
2001 W If ABS channel in release too l<strong>on</strong>g<br />
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