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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002MONTE CARLO V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTANTITHEFT AND ALARM SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONINITIAL INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC OVERVIEWDIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K
Diagnostic System Check
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Diagnostic System Check
TEST DESCRIPTION
The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.
2. Lack of communication may be due to a partial malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit or due to a total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition.
5. The presence of DTCs which begin with "U" indicate some other module is not communicating. The specified procedure will compile all the available information before tests are performed.
6. The listed DTCs are internal module malfunctions and should be corrected before attempting any other diagnostics.
7. The listed DTCs are battery voltage related malfunctions and should be corrected before attempting any other diagnostics.
Steps 1-8:
The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.
2. Lack of communication may be due to a partial malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit or due to a total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition.
5. The presence of DTCs which begin with "U" indicate some other module is not communicating. The specified procedure will compile all the available information before tests are performed.
6. The listed DTCs are internal module malfunctions and should be corrected before attempting any other diagnostics.
7. The listed DTCs are battery voltage related malfunctions and should be corrected before attempting any other diagnostics.
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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.