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Circuit/System Testing

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  1. Verify the following conditions do not exist:
    • Accessory drive bracket - Defective/Loose/Visible Damage
    • Belt Driven Device - Defective/Loose/Visible Damage
    • Brake Rotor - Excessive runout
    • Component Malfunction - Transmission
    • Drive Belt - Defective/Loose/Visible Damage
    • Drive Shaft - Excessive runout
    • During certain road conditions: Rough
    • Fuel - Contaminated/Dirty/Fill Level = Low - Refer to: Contaminants-in-Fuel Diagnosis
    • Fuel Pressure - Low - Refer to: Fuel System Diagnosis
    • High resistance in the circuits of the component may set DTC P0300 without setting the DTC for the component: Q17 Fuel Injector
    • If the condition is intermittent, wiggle the related wiring harnesses and connectors, with the ignition/vehicle on or engine running, while monitoring the scan tool circuit status parameters for the component. The parameters will display if there is a condition with the circuit or a connection.
    • Tire and wheel assemblies which exhibit excessive runout can produce vibrations even if the assemblies are balanced.
    • If a condition exists 

      Repair or replace as necessary.

    • Go to next step: If no conditions exist 
  2. Perform the following procedure/test: Fuel Injector Balance - Refer to: Fuel Injector Balance Test with Scan Tool

    Verify the procedure/test passes.

    • If the procedure/test does not pass 

      Replace the component that failed the test: Q17 Fuel Injector

    • Go to next step: If the procedure/test passes 
  3. Verify the condition does not exist: An engine mechanical condition. - Refer to: Symptoms - Engine Mechanical
    • If a condition exists 

      Repair or replace as necessary.

    • Go to next step: If no condition exists 
  4. All OK.