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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 4.2LDRIVE CYCLESINSPECTION/MAINTENANCE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER SYSTEM SET PROCEDUREDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Diagnostic Procedures
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Diagnostic Procedures
- Did you perform the Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) System Check? If yes, go to next step. If no, see INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE SYSTEM CHECK .
- After verifying the enable criteria, turn OFF the ignition for about 5 minutes to allow the sensors to cool before continuing with the test. Preprogram scan tool with the vehicle information before the ignition is turned ON. Ensure that the vehicle is within the CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING . Set the vehicle parking brake. Verify that the transmission is in Park for automatic transmissions and Neutral for manual transmissions. Turn OFF all of the accessories (e.g., A/C, blower fan, etc.). Start engine and allow the engine to idle for 2 minutes or until the I/M System Status indicator updates to YES. Did the HO2S Heater System Status update to YES? If yes, go to step 5. If no, go to next step.
- With scan tool, observe the DTC Information. Does scan tool indicate any failed DTCs? If yes, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, go to next step.
- To determine which DTCs are required to run in order to complete this test, see INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE SYSTEM DTCS table. With scan tool, observe the Not Ran Since Code Cleared display. Determine which of the DTCs required for a YES status has not run. Enter the DTC number in the Specific DTC menu of scan tool. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions For Running DTC, located in appropriate DTC test. Repeat the procedure until scan tool indicates the diagnostic test has run. Repeat this procedure for any additional required DTCs that have not run. With scan tool, observe the I/M System Status display. Did the HO2S Heater System Status update to YES? If yes, go to next step. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
- With scan tool, observe the Emission Related DTC portion of the I/M System Status display. Does scan tool indicate any Emission Related DTCs set? If yes, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, system is okay.
NOTE:
Whenever the ignition is turned ON, ignition positive voltage is supplied to the HO2S heaters.
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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.