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Data Link Diagnostic Test

  1. Connect New Generation Star (NGS) tester to Data Link Connector (DLC), if not already connected. Select vehicle to be tested from NGS tester menu.
  2. Turn ignition on. Rotate dial on NGS tester to menu item DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK and press trigger. A test will be performed on the BUS (circuits No. 914 and 915) for the module communications network and the ISO 9141 communication link (circuit No. 70).
  3. If NGS tester displays CKT 914 (+) = SYSTEM PASSED and CKT 915 (-) = SYSTEM PASSED, module communications network is okay. If NGS tester displays CKT 70 = SYSTEM PASSED, ISO 9141 communication link is operating properly. Return to article that directed you here and continue diagnosis.
  4. If NGS tester does not display CKT 914 (+) = SYSTEM PASSED, CKT 915 (-) = SYSTEM PASSED and CKT 70 = SYSTEM PASSED, perform the following as applicable.
SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Perform Test
No Module/Network Communication - BUS Link A 
No Module/Network Communication - ISO 9141 Link B 
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Does Not Respond To NGS Tester C 
Generic Electronic Module (GEM) Does Not Respond To NGS Tester D 
Electronic Crash Sensor Module Does Not Respond To NGS Tester E 
Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Module Does Not Respond To NGS Tester F 
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Does Not Respond To NGS Tester G 
Remote Anti-Theft System Personality (RAP) Module Does Not Respond To NGS Tester H 
Remote Climate Control (RCC) Module Does Not Respond To NGS Tester J 
Semi-Active Ride Control (SARC) Module Does Not Respond To NGS Tester K 
No Module/Network Communication L