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Using Scan Tool

  1. Ensure battery is fully charged. Turn ignition off. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). See DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) table for connector location and number of connections required. Some models require more than one connection to retrieve diagnostic information. See Fig 1.
    DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC)

    Application DLC Location
    Concorde & Intrepid Right Of Steering Column, Next To Center Console
    Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector (DLC)
    G98I00156Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
  2. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool manufacturer's instructions, record all DTCs displayed on scan tool. See SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TEST DIRECTORY table. Once all repairs are made, ensure DTCs are cleared from PCM. See CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.