Test Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The numbers below refer to the step numbers in the diagnostic table.
- 1: The Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls prompts the technician to complete some basic checks and store the Freeze Frame data on the scan tool if applicable. This creates an electronic copy of the data taken when the fault occurred. The information is then stored in the scan tool for later reference.
- 4: This step checks the operation of the rocker arm oil control solenoid. This inspection is to be performed when the vehicle is at normal operating temperature with the engine speed at 1,500-2,500 RPM. Turning ON the rocker arm oil control solenoid will increase valve lift enough to cause a significant drop in engine speed.
- 8: This step checks for electrical resistance in the wiring and connections of the rocker arm oil control solenoid circuit. Circuit resistance as small as 45 ohms can cause a DTC P1010 to set.
DTC P1010
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector End Views or Engine Controls Connector End Views |
|||
| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls |
| 2 |
|
Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 |
|
Go to Intermittent Conditions | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 |
|
Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 7 |
| 5 |
|
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 |
|
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8 |
| 7 | Replace the rocker arm oil control solenoid. Refer to Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid Valve Replacement
. Is the action complete? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 8 |
|
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9 |
| 9 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement
. Is the action complete? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 10 |
|
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 2 |
| 11 | With a scan tool, observe the stored information, Capture Info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? |
Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List | System OK |