Scan Tool Does Not Power Up

2001 Chevrolet Astro Van L AWD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Scan Tool Does Not Power Up
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The DLC provides battery positive voltage for the scan tool at terminal 16 and battery negative voltage at terminal 4. The DLC provides the class 2 serial data signal at terminal 2 and signal ground at terminal 5. The scan tool will power up with the ignition OFF.

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-4:




Step numbers below refer to the same step numbers in the Diagnostic Table
1. The AUX POWER fuse supplies power to the DLC terminal 16.
4. The DLC battery positive voltage and ground circuits are functioning properly. The malfunction must be due to the scan tool.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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