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Diagnostic Aids

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Check for faulty connections or damaged harness. Connect a DVOM between BC solenoid driver circuit at PCM harness connector and engine ground. With ignition on, observe DVOM while moving all related harness and connectors. A change in voltage display indicates fault location.

Check BC solenoid driver circuit for short to ground. Check for binding by-pass valve. Check for sticking or misadjusted by-pass valve actuator.