Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers in the diagnostic procedures.

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When a Medium Resolution Resync occurs, an engine stumble should also occur. If the electrical connection of a component or an electrical wire is malfunctioning, an engine stumble or a medium resolution resync may be induced by wiggling the circuit or electrical connector.

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Operating malfunctioning non-engine related electronic components may emit Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), which may cause a resync. This step determines if the medium resolution resyncs are being caused by an outside source.

6

Thoroughly check any suspected circuitry. See DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .

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An intermittent problem may be caused by a number of conditions. See DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .

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Program the replacement Powertrain Control Module (PCM), and perform the crankshaft position system variation learn procedure.