Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Test Description
2002 Chevrolet Venture LT, AWDSECTION Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the procedures.
- 1
Make sure that you perform the Inspection/Maintenance System Check before performing this test. Failure to do so may result in difficulty updating the status to YES. - 2
Preprogramming the scan tool will reduce the amount of time the oxygen sensor heaters operate while verifying the enable criteria. - 3
This step identifies a first failure of a type "B" DTC. A DTC only appears on the I/M System Status display when the DTC becomes a MIL illuminating DTC. This occurs on the second failure of a type "B" DTC. A first failure of a type "B" DTC will not allow the I/M System Status to update to YES. See DIAGNOSTIC AIDS . - 4
This step helps identify any unique or unusual criteria required to run the diagnostic test if the universal set procedure does not. See CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING . - 5
The I/M System Status only reports on whether or not a diagnostic has run, not the outcome of the test. If any emission related DTC sets after the tests are complete, the DTC will require diagnosis.
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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.