Using the Topdon ArtiDiag 900 Lite | Diagnosing a 2002 GMC Yukon 5.3 Before LS Swap in 1981 Caprice

In this video, I use the Topdon ArtiDiag 900 Lite to diagnose a 2002 GMC Yukon with a 5.3L Vortec engine before pulling it for an LS swap into my 1981 Chevy Caprice.

I’ll walk through live data, check engine codes, and show how the Topdon scanner performs on this early 2000s GM platform. If you’re planning a Vortec or LS swap, or just want to learn more about the Topdon ArtiDiag 900 Lite, this video breaks it down step-by-step.

🔧 Topics Covered:

Scanning a 5.3 Vortec with the Topdon ArtiDiag 900 Lite

Checking codes and live data before an LS swap

Prepping a GMC Yukon donor motor for a Caprice project

Review and demo of the Topdon OBD2 scan tool

👉 Tools & Gear Used:
Topdon ArtiDiag 900 Lite – https://amzn.to/4plj3EU
2002 GMC Yukon 5.3L Vortec
1981 Chevrolet Caprice

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