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Retrieving Diagnostic Trouble Codes

  1. Hook-up New Generation Star (NGS) scan tester. See EQUIPMENT HOOK-UP. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Ensure COMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTICS and ON-DEMAND SELF-TEST  have been performed.
  2. Rotate dial on scan tester to DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK menu, and press trigger to select. Advance to next screen and select Driver's Door Module.
  3. Advance to next screen and select DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODES. Advance to next screen and select RETRIEVE/CLEAR CONTINUOUS DTC. Advance to next screen and press start (3 button).
  4. At this screen, any DTCs will be displayed. Record DTCs. To clear individual codes, rotate knob to highlight DTC, then press 8 button. To clear all codes from selected module, press 7 button.
  5. To determine if fault(s) are continuous (hard faults) or intermittent, clear codes. Recheck for DTCs. If codes reappear shortly after clearing all codes, code is considered continuous (hard fault). If fault is intermittent, attempt to re-create condition that caused code to set (operate switches, wiggle wiring, etc.).
DTC DESCRIPTIONS

DTC Description Action
B1342 ECU Internal Failure Go to DTC B1342 
B1549 Master Switch Active Longer Than Two Minutes Go to DTC B1549