2002 Pontiac Aztek FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Lighting System Diagnostic System Check

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NOTE: Use this check as starting point for any lighting system complaint.
  1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Turn ignition switch to RUN position. If scan tool powers up, go to next step. If scan tool does not power up, go to TEST D: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT POWER UP  under SYSTEM TESTS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Using scan tool, attempt to establish communications with Driver Information Center (DIC). If communication is established, go to next step. If communication cannot be established, go to TEST C: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICE  under SYSTEM TESTS.
  3. Select DISPLAY DTC function for BCM. Record all displayed DTCs and status of displayed DTCs. If any DTCs are displayed, go to next step. If no DTCs are displayed, attempt to diagnose suspect system. Go to appropriate system check for suspect system. See SYSTEM TESTS .
  4. Using scan tool, retrieve DTCs. If DTCs U1000-U1305 are not present, go to next step. If DTCs U1000-U1305 are present, go to TEST C: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICE  under SYSTEM TESTS.
  5. Check for DTC B1000. If DTC is not present, go to next step. If DTC B1000 is present, go to DTC B1000: CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTION  under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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