Diagnostic Aids

For any test that requires probing PCM or component harness connectors, use Connector Test Adapter Kit (J-35616-A). This will prevent damage to harness connector terminals. Check for the following conditions:

Check for poor connections at PCM or at component. Inspect harness connectors for backed-out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals and poor terminal-to-wire connection.

Check for misrouted wiring harness. Inspect harness to ensure that it is not routed too close to high voltage wires (spark plug wires) or too close to high current devices (generator, motors, solenoids).

Check for damaged wiring harness. If harness appears to be okay, observe scan tool while moving related connectors and wiring harnesses. A change in scan tool display may help to locate fault. If sensor signal is only affected when harness is moved at component, and there is no problem with harness or connections, component may be faulty.

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.).