GM OBD II

System
Student Manual

GM OBD II System
Activity 2
Using Service Information
Performance Objectives:
The purpose of this activity is to introduce the new style GM Service Manual and to review the
sections relating to the location, service and diagnosis of the OBD II operating system.
Upon completion of this activity you should be able to:
Understand the New Style service information layout
Locate engine control service information
Locate transmission control service information
Locate electrical diagnosis service information
Understand that service information is an Essential Tool for todays technician
Tools and Equipment:
N/A
References:
Service Manual Information

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Activity 22

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Service Manual Information:

Read and study the illustrations on pages 1 through 16 of the Service Manual Information and
answer the following questions.
1. Technician A says that new style service manuals are the result of recommendations
presented by GM Service Technicians.
Technician B says that new style manuals will aid the technician in the continuing
effort to Fix it right the first time. (Page 1)
Who is correct?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
2. Study the new style engine layout on page 3. The technician will notice that each
section begins with
and
.
3. Diagnostic procedures presented in the new style service manual are mostly in a
. (Page 7)
4. What useful information is pointed out with B? (Page 7)
5. The Yes/No column directs you to the next diagnostic step, or the next diagnostic
table, or the
procedure. (Page 7)
6. The New Style specific diagnostic table schematic is taken directly from
. (Page 9)
7. List the three changes the new style repair information offers the technician. (Page 11)
a.
b.
c.
8. Technician A says the component locator format remains unchanged in the new style
service manual.
Technician B says the component locator is in a table format. (Page 13)
Who is correct?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B

 Turn to the Table of Contents in the Service Manual Information and answer the following
questions.
9. Identify the sections containing the following information:
Engine Controls
Automatic Transmission
Electrical Diagnosis
10. What engine does this Service Manual cover? (page 6E-1)
Note: The ATech Trainer is designed around a GM, 3.8 L VIN K Powertrain Control System.
Refer to page 6E-1 through 6E-3 and answer the following questions.
11. Turn to the Table of Contents and identify the page where you would reference the
following information.
Specifications
Schematic and Routing Diagrams
Component Locator
Repair Instructions
Description and Operation
Special Tools and Equipment
12. A technician is addressing a driveability complaint. He/She must perform a
Powertrain OBD II System Check. On which page would they find this information?

13. What information is offered on page 6E-326?

Refer to page 7A-1 and 7A-2 and answer the following questions.
14. What information is found in section 7A?

15. Using the Table of Contents identify where the following information is located.
Specifications
Component Locator
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Schematic and Routing Diagrams
Introduction
Visual Identification
Description and Operation
Special tools and Equipment
Note: Component locator and diagnostic information and procedures is offered in two places:
one group featuring mechanical systems, the other, electronic controls.

Review Sections 6E and 7A. Following diagnostic information and procedures there are many
pages for different DTCs.
16. What is a DTC?

Turn to the Contents of Section 8A. This portion of the Service Manual provides the Vehicle
Electrical Schematics and Support Information. The Electrical Road Maps are very useful
when diagnosing electrical/electronic problems. This part of the manual is organized
differently. It is divided into circuit sections or cells. The vehicle circuits are provided in
sections 10 thru 151.
17. What information is provided in sections 1 through 9?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
9.
18. What information is available in sections 200 through 203?
200.
201.
202.
203.

Read Introduction in Section 8A-2. (Pages 8A-2-0 through 8A-2-6)

19. The electrical diagnosis section contains the following type of diagnostic information.

20. Using these elements together will make electrical troubleshooting

and
.
21. Nearly every component, connection, ground, or splice can be pinpointed by using
the
.
Note: The information contained in Section 8A-2 is very important and you should read carefully
as you learn to use this section of the Service Manual Information.
Look over this information. It can be very useful as you learn more how to use electrical
schematics.

Read Symbol in Section 8A-3. (Pages 8A-3-0 through 8A-3-4)

22. What does the ESD symbol represent?

23. The OBD II symbol is used to alert technicians that a circuit is essential for proper
.

Read Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 8A-4. (Pages 8A-4-0 through 8A-4-8)

24. Without a basic knowledge of
use the diagnostic procedures contained in this section.

it will be difficult to

25. What are the 4 steps in the diagnostic procedure?

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Conclusion:
This ATech program will use the Service Manual Information as the reference book for most
activities.
The ATech OBD II Trainer is designed around a GM, 3.8L VIN K Powertrain Control System.
The Service Manual Information used in this program is subdivided into sections. Section 6E
(Engine Controls), Section 7A (Automatic Transaxle), Section 8A (Electrical Diagnosis).
The new style GM Service Manuals offer the service technician three major changes. Each
step is illustrated, instructions are in complete sentences and specifications are clearly labeled.
The factory Service Manual is an essential tool for diagnosing todays vehicles.