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Begin the system diagnosis with Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 6.6L or Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 8.1L. The Diagnostic System Check provides the following information:

    • The identification of the control modules which commands the system
    • The ability of the control modules to communicate through the serial data circuit
    • The identification and status of stored diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).

The use of Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 6.6L or Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 8.1L identifies the correct procedure for diagnosing the system and where the procedure is located.

Symptoms

When it has been determined through Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 6.6L or Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 8.1 L that no DTCs are present, begin symptom diagnosis by reviewing the Functional Test . This helps you determine if the condition described by the customer is normal or if a malfunction exists. If it is determined that a malfunction exists, identify the concern by referring to the Symptoms - Automatic Transmission table. The Symptoms - Automatic Transmission table provides common diagnostic categories which relate directly to diagnostic information or procedures.