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Data Link Connector: Testing and Inspection

DLC Circuit Troubleshooting

If the ECM/PCM does not communicate with the HDS, a scan tool, or I/M test equipment, do this troubleshooting procedure.




1. Measure voltage between DLC terminal No.16 and body ground.

Is there battery voltage?

YES - Go to step 2.

NO - Repair open in the wire between DLC terminal No.16 and the No.9 BACK UP (7.5 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.




2. Measure voltage between DLC terminals No.4 and No.16.

Is there battery voltage?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Repair open in the wire between DLC terminal No.4 and body ground.




3. Measure voltage between DLC terminals No.5 and No.16.

Is there battery voltage?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Repair open in the wire between DLC terminal No.5 and the ECM/PCM (E3).

4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




5. Measure voltage between DLC terminals No.5 and No.7.

Is there 8.5 V or more?

YES - Go to step 10.

NO - Go to step 6.

6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31 P). Make sure the HDS or scan tool is disconnected from the DLC.




8. Check for continuity between DLC terminal No.7 and body ground.

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short to ground in the wire between DLC terminal No.7 and the ECM/PCM (E23). After repairing the wire, check for DTCs with the HDS or a scan tool, and go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO - Go to step 9.




9. Check for continuity between DLC terminal No.7 and ECM/PCM terminal E23.

Is there continuity?

YES - Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM, then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM/PCM, replace the original ECM/PCM.

NO - Repair open in the wire between DLC terminal No.7 and the ECM/PCM (E23). After repairing the wire, check the DTC with the HDS or a scan tool and go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

10. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
11. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31 P). Make sure the HDS or scan tool is disconnected from the DLC.
12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




13. Measure voltage between DLC terminals No.5 and No.7.

Is there 0 V?

YES - Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM, then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM/PCM, replace the original ECM/PCM.

NO - Repair short to power in the wire between the DLC terminal No.7 and the ECM/PCM (E23). After repairing the wire, check for DTCs with the HDS or a scan tool, and go to the indicated DTC's Troubleshooting.