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Test Procedure

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NOTE:

Prior to beginning the test procedure, make sure to check the items listed below:

Poor fuel quality

Ignition timing malfunction

Loose components on the engine block

Engine temperature must be in the normal range

Step Procedure Result / Action to Take
1
  • PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers concern. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .
-- Was Complaint verified?		 -- YES:
  • GO TO: Step 2.
-- NO:
  • GATHER more information from customer about the complaint.
2 
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • CONNECT: Scan tool.
  • START: Engine and let Idle.
  • CHECK: The ignition advance timing value.
  • TAP: Near the Knock Sensor 1 -G61- area and monitor for any fluctuations in the ignition timing advance value.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 1 - 10 Degrees Of Ignition Timing Fluctuation. 
-- Was Value obtained?		 -- YES:
  • CONDITION: May be intermittent.
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 4.
-- NO:
  • GO TO: Step 3.
3 
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module - J623-. Refer to appropriate Service Information.
  • CHECK: Knock Sensor 1 -G61- harness connector terminal 1 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T105 / 98 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Knock Sensor 1 -G61- harness connector terminal 2 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T105 / 97 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω). 
-- Were Values obtained?		 -- YES:
  • TIP: The Knock Sensor 1 -G61- may fail under loaded operation; please swap a known good Knock Sensor 1 -G61- prior to continuing to the next step.
  • GO TO: Step 4.
-- NO:
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 4.
4 
  • Final Procedure 
  • Perform a road test to verify repair.
-- Does the original DTC return?		 -- YES:
  • CHECK: Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector for any damaged, pushed-out pins.
  • REPAIR: As necessary.
  • If all electrical connections are OK:
  • REPLACE: Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to appropriate Service Information.
  • Clear the DTC's. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  • Repair is complete. Generate Readiness Code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer.
-- NO:
  • Perform the diagnostic procedure for any DTC's.
  • If no DTC's return, the repair is complete.
  • Return vehicle to customer.
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