Diagnostic Procedure
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DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE - P1603-PCM INTERNAL DUAL-PORT RAM COMMUNICATION;
| TEST | ACTION | APPLICABILITY |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
CAUTION:
DO NOT PROBE THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS. PROBING THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS WILL DAMAGE THE PCM TERMINALS RESULTING IN POOR TERMINAL TO PIN CONNECTION. INSTALL MILLER SPECIAL TOOL #8815 TO PERFORM DIAGNOSIS. Turn the ignition to run. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the Fused Ignition Switch Output (Off-Run-Start) cavity C1-12 circuit at the appropriate terminal of the special tool #8815.
NOTE:
If the test light illuminates, wiggle the wiring harness to ensure that the problem is not an intermittent wiring problem. Does the test light illuminate brightly? Yes --> Replace the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 . No --> Check all related fuses. Repair the Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 . |
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