Body Rear End Diagnostic System Check

2000 Buick Century CustomSECTION Body Rear End Diagnostic System Check
  1. Ensure battery condition, cold cranking amperage and reserve capacity meet specifications. Replace as necessary. Install scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). If scan tool powers up, go to next step. If scan tool does not power up, go to SCAN TOOL DOES NOT POWER UP  .
  2. Turn ignition on, engine off. Try to establish scan tool communication with BCM. If communication with BCM is established, go to next step. If communication with BCM is not established, go to SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICE  .
  3. Select display DTC function for BCM. Record all displayed DTCs and status of displayed DTCs. If DTCs are displayed, go to next step. If no DTCs are displayed, attempt to diagnose system by symptom. Go to SYMPTOM TESTS  .
  4. If scan tool displays any DTCs that begin with "U", go to SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICE  . If scan tool does not display any DTCs that begin with "U", go to next step.
  5. If scan tool displays DTCs B1000, B1004, B1007 or B1009, go to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) DTC DEFINITIONS  . If scan tool does not display DTCs B1000, B1004, B1007 or B1009, go to next step.
  6. If scan tool displays DTCs B3267 or B3268, go to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) DTC DEFINITIONS  table and perform appropriate test. If DTCs B3267 or B3268 are not displayed, go to SYMPTOM TESTS  .
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.