Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
- Test the affected IC circuit for a short to ground or for a short to voltage.
- If a fault is found, repair the circuit as needed.
- Ignition OFF, exchange the affected ignition coil/module with the ignition/coil module of a good cylinder.
- Start the engine and observe the scan tool.
- If the DTC or the misfire transfers with the suspect ignition/coil module, replace as needed.
- If the DTC or the misfire does not transfer with the suspect ignition/coil module, replace the ECM.