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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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2007SOLSTICE BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISGENERAL INFORMATIONOEM GENERAL INFORMATIONVEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATIONDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - VEHICLE
2007 Pontiac Solstice Base, Standard
Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2007 Pontiac Solstice Base, StandardSECTION Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
- Verify that none of the following preliminary inspections/tests reveal the cause of the vehicle concern before beginning diagnosis:
- Ensure that the battery is fully charged. Refer to Battery Inspection/Test .
- Ensure that the battery cables are clean and tight.
- Inspect for any open fuses. Refer to Power Distribution Schematics and Electrical Center Identification Views .
- Ensure that the grounds are clean, tight, and in the correct location. Refer to Ground Distribution Schematics and Power and Grounding Component Views .
- Inspect the easily accessible systems or the visible system components for obvious damage or conditions that could cause the concern.
- Inspect for aftermarket devices that could affect the operation of the system. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories .
- Search for applicable service bulletins.
- If the preceding inspections/tests resolve the concern, go to Diagnostic Repair Verification .
- Install a scan tool. Verify that the scan tool powers up.
- If the scan tool does not power up, refer to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up .
- Ignition ON, Engine OFF, verify communication with all of the control modules on the vehicle. Refer to Data Link References
for information on the modules you should expect to communicate.
- If the scan tool does not communicate with one or more of the expected control modules, refer to Data Link References .
- With a scan tool, access the body control module power mode data display list. Operate the ignition switch through all positions while observing the power mode data parameters.
Verify that all the power mode parameters displayed correspond to the ignition key positions. Refer to Power Mode Description and Operation for information on the power mode states that correspond to each ignition switch position.
- If any of the power mode parameters do not match in any ignition switch position, refer to Power Mode Mismatch .
- Ignition ON, view the security indicator. The security indicator should not remain illuminated after the vehicle bulb check has completed.
- If the security indicator remains illuminated after the bulb check, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle and diagnose any of the following theft deterrent DTCs set as current:
B1000, B302A, B3031, B3055, B3060, B3935, B3976, P0513, P0633, P1629, P1631, or P1632.
- If the security indicator remains illuminated after the bulb check, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle and diagnose any of the following theft deterrent DTCs set as current:
- Attempt to start the engine. Verify that the engine cranks.
- If the engine does not crank, refer to Symptoms - Engine Electrical .
- Attempt to start the engine. Verify the engine starts and runs.
- If the engine does not start and run, refer to Engine Cranks but Does Not Run for the 2.0L engine or Engine Cranks but Does Not Run for the 2.4L engine.
IMPORTANT:
Open the drivers door to ensure retained accessory power mode (RAP) is inactive during this test. The engine may start during this test. Turn the engine OFF as soon as the crank power mode has been observed.
IMPORTANT:
Do not clear any DTCs unless instructed to do so by a diagnostic procedure.
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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.