Circuit/System Testing
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- Crank the engine for up to 30 seconds.
- Observe the vehicle DTC information with a scan tool.
- If any of the following DTCs are set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle to diagnose those DTCs: P0016, P0201-P0206, P0230, P0231, P0232, P023F, P025A, P0335, P0336, P0351-P0353, P0449, P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0606, P0607, P060D, P062F, P069E, P0685, P0690, P1516, P1682, P2610, P2635.
- Ignition OFF for 90 seconds, determine the current vehicle testing altitude. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool MAP Sensor parameter. Compare the parameter to the Altitude Versus Barometric Pressure
. The MAP Sensor Pressure parameter should be within the specified range indicated in the table.
- If the reading is not correct for your altitude, diagnose the MAP sensor. Refer to DTC P0106 .
- Verify the following scan tool parameters indicate OK when the engine is cranked:
- Cylinder 1-6 Injector Circuit Short to Ground Test Status
- Cylinder 1-6 Injector Circuit Open Test Status
- If the parameters do not indicate the specified values, refer to DTC P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, or P0206 .
- Verify that the Cylinder 1-6 Injector Circuit Short to Volts Test Status scan tool parameter changes from Not Run to OK, when the engine is cranked.
- If the parameter does not indicate the specified value, refer to DTC P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, or P0206 .
- Observe the engine speed parameter while cranking the engine.
- If engine RPM is not indicated, refer to DTC P0335 .
- Install a J 26792 (SA 91992): Spark Tester.
- Crank the engine for 15 seconds. Spark should be observed from the J 26792 (SA 91992):
Spark Tester.
- If spark is not observed, refer to Electronic Ignition System Diagnosis .
- With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, test the fuses that are supplied by the powertrain relay for voltage.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate on at least one side of each fuse, refer to DTC P0685 or P0690 .
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Install the CH 48027:
Gage or CH 48027-100:
Gage. Turn ON the ignition and command the fuel pump ON while observing the CH 48027:
Gage or CH 48027-100:
Gage. The fuel pressure should be between 384-425 kPa (56-62 psi).
- If the fuel pressure is not within 384-425 kPa (56-62 psi), refer to Fuel System Diagnosis .
- Inspect for the following conditions:
- Compare the actual engine coolant temperature to the ECT parameter.
- Air filter and air intake system for restrictions and obstructions
- Test the fuel for contamination. Refer to Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel Diagnosis .
- Inspect the spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug Inspection .
- Test the exhaust system for restrictions. Refer to Restricted Exhaust .
NOTE:
Additional DTCs may set when using the fuel pump output control.