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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 98 (CHARGING SYSTEM)SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMENGINE ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Engine Electrical Diagnostic System Check
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Engine Electrical Diagnostic System Check
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- Perform battery inspection test. See BATTERY TESTING & INSPECTION under ON-VEHICLE TESTING. After inspection, go to next step.
- Install scan tool to vehicle DLC. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. If scan tool powers up, go to next step. If scan tool does not power up, see TEST A: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT POWER UP under SYSTEM TESTS in BODY CONTROL MODULES - CHEVY EXPRESS & SAVANNA article in COMMUNICATION DEVICES in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.
- Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Using scan tool, attempt to communicate with Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on class 2 serial data circuit. If scan tool communicates module, go to next step. If scan tool does not communicate with module, see TEST B: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICE under SYSTEM TESTS in BODY CONTROL MODULES - CHEVY EXPRESS & SAVANNA article in COMMUNICATION DEVICES in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.
- Using scan tool, select DISPLAY DTCs function and retrieve any PCM DTCs. Record all DTCs displayed, DTC status and module which set the DTC. If scan tool displayed DTCs, go to next step. If scan tool did not display DTCs, repair charging system by symptom. See SYMPTOM INDEX table under SYSTEM TESTS.
- If scan tool displays DTCs which begin with "U", perform appropriate test. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS in BODY CONTROL MODULES - CHEVY EXPRESS & SAVANNA article in COMMUNICATION DEVICES in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. If scan tool does not display DTCs which begin with "U", perform appropriate test in accordance with DTCs retrieved. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS .
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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.