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Test Description
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Test Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
- 2: Lack of communication may be due to a malfunction of the class 2. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition.
- 4: The presence of DTCs which begin with U indicate some other module is not communicating. The specified procedure will compile all the available information before tests are performed.
Diagnostic System Check - Engine Cooling
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Install a scan tool. Does the scan tool power up? |
Go to Step 2 | Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up in Data Link Communications |
| 2 |
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Go to Step 3 | Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications |
| 3 | Select the ECM. Display DTCs function on the scan tool. Does the scan tool display any DTCs? |
Go to Step 4 | Go to Symptoms - Engine Cooling |
| 4 | Does the scan tool display any DTCs which begin with a U? | Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List |
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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.