Circuit/System Verification
This diagnostic assumes the following:
- The battery is completely charged - Refer to: Symptoms - Engine Electrical
- The engine cranking speed is acceptable - Refer to: Symptoms - Engine Electrical
- There is adequate fuel in the fuel tank.
- Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
- Engine - Cranking - For 10 s
Verify there are no related DTCs set in the following system:
- B23 Camshaft Position Sensor
- B26 Crankshaft Position Sensor
- B34 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
- B46 Fuel Level Sensor
- KR75 Engine Controls Ignition Relay
- Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve
- T8 Ignition Coil
- Control Module Internal Failure
- Control Module Ignition Off Timer Performance
- Fuel Injector Control Module System Voltage
- Fuel Mode Select Switch
- Fuel System
- Immobilizer System
- No Transponder Modulation or No Transponder
- System Voltage
- Throttle Actuator Control System
- Throttle Position Sensor
- If a related DTC is set
- Go to next step: If a related DTC is not set
- Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems - Off
- Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
Verify the component turns On and Off: Security Indicator - But not flashing
- If the component does not work as specified
Refer to: Symptoms - Theft Deterrent , or Symptoms - Immobilizer
- Go to next step: If the component works as specified
- If the component does not work as specified
- Engine - Cranking - For 10 s
Verify the scan tool parameter: Engine Speed = Greater than 0 RPM
- If 0 RPM
Refer to: DTC P0335 or P0336
- Go to next step: If greater than 0 RPM
- If 0 RPM
- Ignition/Vehicle - Off
- Perform the following steps:
- Remove the component: T8 Ignition Coil - Leave the electrical connector connected.
- Install - J-26792 Ignition Spark Tester @ T8 Ignition Coil & Ground
- Engine - Cranking
Verify there is spark at the tool.
- If there is no spark
Refer to: Electronic Ignition System Diagnosis
- Go to next step: If there is spark
- Install any previously removed components.
- Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
- Additional DTCs may set when using the scan tool control function: Fuel Pump Enable
- If the engine is too hot, high fuel pressure readings may result due to hot soak fuel boiling. Allow the engine coolant temperature to cool to less than 60°C (150°F) before attempting to verify fuel pressure.
- The fuel pump may need to be commanded On a few times in order to obtain the highest possible fuel pressure.
- Perform the scan tool function: Fuel Pump Enable - On - Command the function On several times.
Verify the scan tool parameter: Fuel Pressure Sensor = 345 to 650 kPa (50 to 94 PSI) - While the fuel pump is running.
- If not between 345 and 650 kPa (50 and 94 PSI)
Refer to: Fuel System Diagnosis
- Go to next step: If between 345 and 650 kPa (50 and 94 PSI)
- If not between 345 and 650 kPa (50 and 94 PSI)
- Verify the scan tool parameter: Fuel Pressure Sensor = Pressure drops less than 34 kPa (5 PSI) within 1 min.
- If the pressure drops 34 kPa (5 PSI) or greater
Refer to: Fuel System Diagnosis
- Go to next step: If the pressure drops less than 34 kPa (5 PSI)
- If the pressure drops 34 kPa (5 PSI) or greater
- Verify the following conditions do not exist:
- Intake Air Duct - Collapsed/Restricted/Visible Damage
- Air Cleaner Element - Dirty/Restricted
- Fuel Feed Pipe - Kinked/Restricted/Visible Damage
- Low Reference circuit@B23 Camshaft Position SensororB26 Crankshaft Position Sensor - Corrosion/Loose/Open/Poor Connection
- Ground circuit@Engine - Corrosion/Loose/Poor Connection
- Ground circuitorLow Reference circuit@K20 Engine Control Module - Corrosion/Loose/Poor Connection
- Catalytic ConverterorExhaust System - Restricted/Visible Damage - Refer to: Restricted Exhaust
- Spark Plugs - Fouled - Coolant/Engine Oil/Gasoline
- Q17 Fuel Injector - Blocked/Dirty/Restricted/Visible Damage - Refer to: Fuel Injector Diagnosis
- Fuel - Contaminated/Dirty/Fill Level = Low/Ice/Water/- Refer to: Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel Diagnosis
- Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve - Stuck - Refer to: DTC P0010-P0014 or P2088-P2091
- B34 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - Skewed - Refer to: DTC P0116-P0119
- B74 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor - Skewed - Refer to: DTC P0107 or P0108
- Engine - Mechanical Condition - Refer to: Symptoms - Engine Mechanical
For example:
- Compression - Low
- Timing ChainorTiming Belt - Visible Damage/Worn
- If a condition exists
Repair or replace the components as necessary.
- Go to next step: If no condition exists
- All OK.
An erratic or weak spark is considered a no spark condition.
After the fuel pump stops operating, the fuel pressure should stabilize and remain constant.