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Diagnostic Procedures

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  1. Perform diagnostic system check - engine controls. See DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. After performing diagnostic system check - engine controls, go to next step.
    2. NOTE: Ensure that engine speed stabilizes with each commanded RPM change to determine if engine speed stays within 100 RPM of the commanded RPM.
  2. Set the parking brake and block the drive wheels. Install a scan tool. Start the engine. Turn OFF all accessories. With the scan tool RPM control function slowly increment engine speed to 1700 RPM, then to 600 RPM, then to 1700 RPM. Exit the RPM control function. Does the engine speed stabilize within 100 RPM of the commanded RPM during the above test? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  4.
  3. Observe the Freeze Frame/Failure Records for this DTC. Turn ignition off for 30 seconds. Start the engine. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC and within the parameters observed in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records. See CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING DTC . Does the DTC fail this ignition? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
  4. Turn ignition off. Disconnect the IAC valve. Connect the J-37027-1A IAC Motor Driver to the IAC valve. Start the engine. With the J-37027-1A, command the IAC valve in until near 600 RPM is reached. With the J-37027-1A, command the IAC valve out until near 1700 RPM is reached. Return engine speed to desired idle as indicated on the scan tool data list. Did the engine speed steadily decrease to near 600 RPM and steadily increase to near 1700 RPM when the IAC valve was commanded in and out? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  11.
  5. With a test light connected to ground, probe one of the IAC valve circuits at the IAC valve harness connector using the J-35616-A Connector Test Adaptor Kit. Start the engine. With the J-37027-1A, command low RPM while observing a scan tool until the IAC counts start to increment. With the J-37027-1A, command high RPM while observing a scan tool until the IAC counts start to increment. While the IAC counts are incrementing observe the test light. Return engine idle speed to desired idle as indicated on the scan tool data list. Repeat procedure for the other 3 IAC valve circuits. Did the test light remain ON, never flashing, while the IAC counts where incrementing at any of the IAC valve circuits during the test? If yes, go to step  10. If no, go to next step.
  6. Did the test light remain OFF, never flashing, while the IAC counts where incrementing at any of the IAC valve circuits during the test? If yes, go to step  9. If no, go to next step.
  7. Connect a test light between the IAC coil "A" low circuit and IAC coil "A" high circuit at the IAC valve harness connector using the J-35616-A. With the J-37027-1A, command low RPM while observing a scan tool until the IAC counts start to increment. With the J-37027-1A, command high RPM while observing a scan tool until the IAC counts start to increment. While the IAC counts are incrementing, observe the test light. Return engine idle speed to desired idle as indicated on the scan tool data list. Repeat procedure with the test light connected between the IAC coil "B" low circuit and the IAC coil "B" high circuit at the IAC valve harness connector. Return engine speed to the desired idle as indicated on the scan tool data list. Did the test light stay illuminated and never flashing while the IAC counts where incrementing during the test? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  16.
  8. Inspect for a poor connection at the IAC valve harness connector. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  17. If no, go to step  12.
  9. Turn ignition off. Disconnect the PCM harness connectors. With a DMM, test the circuit where the test light remained OFF for an open circuit, a short to ground, or short to another IAC valve circuit. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  17, If no, go to step  12.
  10. Turn ON the ignition. With a DMM, test the circuit where the test light remained ON for a short to voltage or short to another IAC valve circuit. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  17. If no, go to step  12
  11. Inspect for throttle body damage and tampering, throttle lever screw tampering (if equipped), restricted air intake system (collapsed/clogged air intake duct, before and after the air filter element), restricted air filter element, restriction at throttle body intake screen (if equipped). Remove IAC valve. Inspect for clogged IAC passage, excessive deposits on throttle plate, excessive deposits in throttle bore, or excessive deposits on IAC valve pintle. Repair as necessary. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  17. If no, go to step  14.
  12. Inspect for a poor connection at the PCM harness connectors. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  17. If no, go to next step.
  13. Disconnect the PCM harness connectors With a DMM, test all IAC valve circuits for high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  17. If no, go to step  16.
  14. Inspect for a poor connection at the IAC valve harness connector. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  17. If no, go to next step.
  15. Replace the IAC valve. After repairs, go to step  17.
  16. Turn ignition off. Replace PCM. Perform PCM relearn procedure. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE  under PROGRAMMING. After replacing PCM, go to next step.
  17. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs. Turn ignition off for 30 seconds. Start the engine. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. See CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING DTC . Does the DTC run and pass? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  2.
  18. Using scan tool, observe stored information and Capture Info. If scan tool displays any undiagnosed DTCs, diagnose affected DTCs. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no other DTCs are displayed, system is okay.
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