2001 Chevrolet Prizm Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Diagnostic Procedures

  1. Perform powertrain diagnostic system check. See POWERTRAIN DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. After performing diagnostic system check, go to next step.
    2. CAUTION: Road test vehicle under safe conditions and while obeying all traffic laws. Do not attempt any maneuvers that could jeopardize vehicle control. Failure to adhere to these precautions could lead to serious personal injury and vehicle damage.
    • Operate engine at normal operating temperature and at idle for one minute.
    • Accelerate vehicle at part throttle to 35-55 MPH and maintain speed for 2-3 minutes or until I/M System Status indicates YES.
    Using scan tool, observe the I/M System Status display. If catalyst system status updates to YES, go to step  5. If catalyst system status does not update to YES, go to next step.
  3. Using scan tool, observe DTC Information. If DTCs are set, diagnose affected DTCs. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no DTCs are set, go to next step.
    4. NOTE: Refer to INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE SYSTEM DTC TABLE  to determine which DTCs are required to run in order to complete this test.
  4. Using scan tool, observe the NOT RAN SINCE CODE CLEARED display. Determine which of the DTCs required for a YES status has not run. Enter DTC in Specific DTC menu on scan tool. Operate vehicle within Conditions for Running this DTC. Repeat procedure until scan tool indicates the diagnostic test has run. Repeat this step for any additional required DTCs that have not run. Using scan tool, observe I/M System Status display. If status updates to YES, go next step. If status does not update to YES, see repeat test until I/M System Status updates to YES.
  5. Using scan tool, observe emission related DTC portion of I/M System Status display. If scan tool indicates any emission related DTCs, diagnose affected DTCs. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no DTCs are displayed, system is okay.
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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.