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Retrieving Diagnostic Trouble Codes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) are retrieved using a Tech 2 scan tool (or other OBD-II compatible scan tool) connected to Data Link Connector (DLC). See Fig 1. DLC is located below left side of instrument panel. To retrieve DTCs, powertrain diagnostic system check must be performed. See SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 3.5L or SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 4.0L article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.

Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC) Terminals
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