Symptoms - Data Link Communications: Notes

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Notes
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Important:Β  The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables

  1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check for the subsystem exhibiting the symptoms. Refer to CONTROL MODULE REFERENCES in Body Control System. The subsystem diagnostic system check will identify where to begin diagnosis of the data link communication system.
  2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to DATA LINK COMMUNICATIONS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONΒ  .
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