2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Diagnostic Procedures

  1. Check for an open or short to ground in Orange wire between CLUSTER fuse in Instrument Panel (IP) fuse block and terminal No. 16 at Data Link Connector (DLC). See Figure. If an open or short to ground does not exist, go to next step. If an open or short to ground exists, repair wiring harness as necessary. After repair is complete, perform POWERTRAIN DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECKΒ  under DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECKS.
  2. Check for an open in Black wire between ground and terminal No. 4 at DLC. If an open does not exist, go to next step. If an open exists, repair wiring harness as necessary. After repair is complete, perform POWERTRAIN DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECKΒ  under DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECKS.
  3. Inspect terminals No. 4 (Black wire) and No. 16 (Orange wire) at DLC for poor connections. If connections are okay, go to next step. If poor connections are found, repair as necessary. After repair is complete, perform POWERTRAIN DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECKΒ  under DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECKS.
  4. Scan tool may be faulty. See scan tool manufacturer's user guide. Obtain a known-good scan tool. Perform POWERTRAIN DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECKΒ  under DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECKS.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.