Diagnostic Aids

Intermittent can be caused by poor connection, rubbed-through wire insulation, or a wire broken inside the insulation. Check connectors for backed-out terminals, improper mating, broken lock, damaged terminal or poor terminal to wire connection.

Using FREEZE FRAME and/or FAILURE RECORDS data mode may aid in locating an intermittent condition. If DTC cannot be duplicated, information included in FREEZE FRAME and/or FAILURE RECORDS data can be useful in determining how many miles since DTC set. FAIL COUNTER and PASS COUNTER can also be used to determine how many ignition cycles diagnostic reported a pass or a fail condition. To isolate when DTC failed, operate vehicle within same freeze frame conditions (RPM, load, vehicle speed, temperature, etc.).