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Diagnostic Procedures
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Diagnostic Procedures
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.
- Did you perform the Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) System Check? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE SYSTEM CHECK .
- Ensure vehicle is within the Conditions for Running. See CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING DTC . Turn OFF all of the accessories, e.g., A/C, blower fan, etc. Start engine and allow it to idle for 5 minutes. In order for this test to run, the vehicle must operate in the following conditions: Accelerate at part throttle to 45 MPH (72 km/h) with this speed maintained for up to 10 minutes. Decelerate to zero MPH. Operate engine at idle for one minute while applying the service brakes and A/T in Drive. Observe the I/M System Status display with a scan tool. Did the catalyst System Status update to YES? If yes, go to step 5. If no, go to next step.
- Observe the DTC Information with a scan tool. Does the scan tool indicate any failed DTCs? If yes, go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, go to next step.
- Observe the Not Ran Since Code Cleared display with a scan tool. Determine which of the DTCs required for a YES status has not run. Enter DTC number in the specific DTC menu of the scan tool. Operate vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. Repeat procedure until the scan tool indicates the diagnostic test has run. This may take up to 2 hours. Repeat this step for any additional required DTCs that have not run. Observe the I/M System Status display with a scan tool. Did the catalyst System Status update to YES? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
- Observe the emission related DTC portion of the I/M System Status display with a scan tool. Does the scan tool indicate any emission related DTCs set? If yes, go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, system is okay.
NOTE:
Refer to the Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) System DTC table to determine which DTCs are required to run in order to complete this test. See INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE SYSTEM DTC TABLE .
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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.