Circuit/System Verification
NOTE:
This diagnostic assumes the following:
- The battery is completely charged.
- The engine cranking speed is acceptable.
- There is adequate fuel in the fuel tank.
- Crank the engine for up to 15s.
- Verify that P0201-P0204, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268, P0270, P0271, P1248, P1249, P124A, P124B, P2147, P2148, P2150, P2151, P2153, P2154, P2156, P2157, P0335, P0336, P0351-P0354, P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0606, P0607, P060E, P062F, P0685, P0689, P0690, P069E, P1516, P1682, P2610, or P2635 is not set.
- If any of the DTCs are set
Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle .
- If none of the DTCs are set
- If any of the DTCs are set
- Ignition ON.
- Verify the security indicator on the instrument panel cluster illuminates momentarily.
- If the indicator stays ON or is flashing
Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle , and Immobilizer Description and Operation .
- If the indicator does not stay ON and is not flashing
- If the indicator stays ON or is flashing
- Verify the scan tool Engine Speed parameter is greater than 0 RPM while cranking the engine.
- If 0 RPM
Refer to DTC P0335 or P0336 for further diagnosis.
- If greater than 0 RPM
- If 0 RPM
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect a T8 ignition coil from a cylinder and spark plug.
- Connect a J 26792 HEI Spark Tester between the boot of the ignition coil and ground.
- Verify that the spark tester sparks while cranking the engine.
- If the spark tester does not spark
Refer to Electronic Ignition System Diagnosis for further diagnosis.
- If the spark tester sparks
- If the spark tester does not spark
- Ignition ON.
- If the engine is too hot, high fuel pressure readings may result due to hot soak fuel boiling. Allow the engine coolant temperature to cool to less than 60°C (150°F) before attempting to verify fuel pressure.
- The Fuel Pump Enable may need to be commanded On a few times in order to obtain the highest possible fuel pressure.
- Additional DTCs may set when using the fuel pump output control.
- Command the Fuel Pump Enable On several times with a scan tool.
- Verify that the scan tool Fuel Pressure Sensor parameter is between 345-650 kPa (50-94 psi) while the fuel pump is running.
- If not within the specified range
Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis .
- If within the specified range
- If not within the specified range
- Verify that the scan tool Fuel Pressure Sensor parameter, after the pump has turned OFF, decreases to less than 600 kPa (87 psi), and does not decrease greater than 34 kPa (5 psi) in 1 minute.
- If not within the specified range
Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis .
- If within the specified range
- If not within the specified range
- Verify that the conditions listed below do not exist:
- Collapsed or restricted air intake duct to the throttle body
- Restricted air filter
- Gas or coolant fouled spark plugs
- A skewed manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor. Refer to DTC P0106
- A skewed engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor. Refer to DTC P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor , and DTC P0117, P0118, or P0119
- A restricted exhaust system. Refer to Restricted Exhaust .
- Contaminated fuel. Refer to Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel Diagnosis .
- An engine mechanical condition, for example, worn timing chain and gears or low compression. Refer to Symptoms - Engine Mechanical
, or Engine Compression Test
- If a condition exists
Repair as necessary.
- If no conditions exist
- If a condition exists
- All OK
NOTE:
An erratic or weak spark is considered a no spark condition.
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